The Ruling on Praying Behind a Person Who Smokes
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Question:
Who prays behind a person who smokes?
Answer:
The prayer is valid behind all sinners, according to the correct view. Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) prayed behind al-Hajjaj, who was among the most unjust of people in terms of killing. However, if it is possible to appoint the righteous and not to appoint open sinners, that is obligatory.
Who prays behind a person who smokes?
Answer:
The prayer is valid behind all sinners, according to the correct view. Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) prayed behind al-Hajjaj, who was among the most unjust of people in terms of killing. However, if it is possible to appoint the righteous and not to appoint open sinners, that is obligatory.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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