The Meaning of Ibn Mas'ud's Statement, "I Intended to Do a Bad Thing"
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Question:
Regarding his statement, "I intended to do a bad thing," does this imply that if the imam prolongs the prayer, a person should delay behind him or pray in another mosque?
Answer:
He means a relative matter, such as sitting while the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is standing. Otherwise, it is permissible; it is permissible to pray the voluntary prayer while sitting. However, his intention was that it is not appropriate for me to sit while the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is standing, and Ibn Mas'ud was young and strong.
Regarding his statement, "I intended to do a bad thing," does this imply that if the imam prolongs the prayer, a person should delay behind him or pray in another mosque?
Answer:
He means a relative matter, such as sitting while the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is standing. Otherwise, it is permissible; it is permissible to pray the voluntary prayer while sitting. However, his intention was that it is not appropriate for me to sit while the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is standing, and Ibn Mas'ud was young and strong.
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