What is the ruling on praying behind an imam who wears pants?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you with good. What is the ruling on praying behind an imam who wears pants and a shirt?
The Shaykh : Prayer, may Allah bless you, has conditions and pillars. If one fulfills them, his prayer is valid. Then, there are undoubtedly many violations, among which is this ill-omened clothing that has spread among Muslim youth, namely the pants. If he prays in this manner, his prayer is disliked with a prohibitive dislike. However, if he leads people in prayer as an imam, the sin is upon him, and their prayers are valid, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the imams:Riyad as-Salihin 1838 Is that clear?
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : Fine, yes.
The questioner : Shaykh, regarding the prayer...
The Shaykh : The prayer is valid, yes.
The Shaykh : Prayer, may Allah bless you, has conditions and pillars. If one fulfills them, his prayer is valid. Then, there are undoubtedly many violations, among which is this ill-omened clothing that has spread among Muslim youth, namely the pants. If he prays in this manner, his prayer is disliked with a prohibitive dislike. However, if he leads people in prayer as an imam, the sin is upon him, and their prayers are valid, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the imams:
Your leaders will lead you in Salat (prayer). If they conduct it properly, you and they will be rewarded; but if they make mistakes you will earn the reward and they will be held responsible (for the mistakes).
يصلون بكم ، فإن أصابوا فلكم ولهم ، وإن أخطؤوا فلكم وعليهمThe questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : Fine, yes.
The questioner : Shaykh, regarding the prayer...
The Shaykh : The prayer is valid, yes.
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