What is the ruling on praying behind a Sufi imam?
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The questioner : Praying behind the Sufis, and the imam is a Sufi; what is your opinion?
The Shaykh : A Sufi imam.
The questioner : A Sufi.
The Shaykh : You believe he is a Muslim and not a disbeliever.
The questioner : A Muslim.
The Shaykh : A Muslim; it is permissible to pray behind him.
The questioner : And the creed, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : May Allah guide you. Either he is declared a disbeliever on account of his creed, or he is not. If he is a disbeliever, then it is not permissible.
The Shaykh : A Sufi imam.
The questioner : A Sufi.
The Shaykh : You believe he is a Muslim and not a disbeliever.
The questioner : A Muslim.
The Shaykh : A Muslim; it is permissible to pray behind him.
The questioner : And the creed, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : May Allah guide you. Either he is declared a disbeliever on account of his creed, or he is not. If he is a disbeliever, then it is not permissible.
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