What is the ruling on praying behind a smoker?
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The Shaykh: Go ahead.
The questioner: Praying behind a smoker?
The Shaykh: Praying behind a smoker is like praying behind one who is intoxicated.
The questioner: Yes, meaning his prayer is permissible.
The Shaykh: The Muslim's prayer is between him and his Lord, so it is valid. But if there is an imam, if there is a pious imam who does not drink, neither alcohol nor smoke, then praying behind him is better. As for if it is facilitated for him in this way, there is nothing wrong with the prayer.
The questioner : Fine, may Allah reward you with good.
The questioner: Praying behind a smoker?
The Shaykh: Praying behind a smoker is like praying behind one who is intoxicated.
The questioner: Yes, meaning his prayer is permissible.
The Shaykh: The Muslim's prayer is between him and his Lord, so it is valid. But if there is an imam, if there is a pious imam who does not drink, neither alcohol nor smoke, then praying behind him is better. As for if it is facilitated for him in this way, there is nothing wrong with the prayer.
The questioner : Fine, may Allah reward you with good.
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