What is the criterion for easing the recitation in congregational prayer?
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Question:
Regarding the easing of recitation for the imam in prayer?
Answer:
One must not compromise the prayer. The easing that is appropriate and does not harm the worshippers is beneficial for a woman whose child is crying, or for a person who has a pressing need. Therefore, easing is relative. The imam should seek to follow the action of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in his prayers and align his action with the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him).
Q: Is it to be done continuously, or sometimes and sometimes not?
A: One must follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) unless an impediment arises.
Regarding the easing of recitation for the imam in prayer?
Answer:
One must not compromise the prayer. The easing that is appropriate and does not harm the worshippers is beneficial for a woman whose child is crying, or for a person who has a pressing need. Therefore, easing is relative. The imam should seek to follow the action of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in his prayers and align his action with the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him).
Q: Is it to be done continuously, or sometimes and sometimes not?
A: One must follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) unless an impediment arises.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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