What does the imam do if he remembers during the prayer that he is not in a state of ritual purity?

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Question:
If the imam remembers during the prayer that he is not in a state of wudu' (ablution), and then he appoints someone to take his place, does he complete the prayer with them, or does he restart the prayer from the beginning?

Answer:
Answer: This is a point of scholarly disagreement among the scholars, and the safest course is for him to restart the prayer with them.

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