Is it prescribed for the regular imam who is late and the prayer has already been called for to delay the substitute?
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The questioner : Is it prescribed for the regular imam, if he arrives at the mosque and the prayer has already been called for and someone has taken his place, to delay the substitute and step forward himself, based on the action of the Prophet?
The Shaykh : This is prescribed if we know that the people feel more at ease with the first imam than with the second. However, if there is no reason, it is better to leave things as they are.
The questioner : Shaykh, is this during the prayer or before the prayer? The brother Usamah was asked whether it is prescribed for the imam to delay the one praying behind him.
The Shaykh : During the prayer.
The Shaykh : This is prescribed if we know that the people feel more at ease with the first imam than with the second. However, if there is no reason, it is better to leave things as they are.
The questioner : Shaykh, is this during the prayer or before the prayer? The brother Usamah was asked whether it is prescribed for the imam to delay the one praying behind him.
The Shaykh : During the prayer.