Is it obligatory for me to follow the imam in movements I do not consider prescribed in prayer?
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The questioner : Regarding his statement (peace and blessings be upon him) Sahih al-Bukhari 1236, if the imam, for example, raises his hands and performs certain movements in prayer, is it obligatory for those behind him who see him to do the same?
The Shaykh : Does he perform some movements as an act of worship or as mere play?
The questioner : As an act of worship.
The Shaykh : Fine, complete it, yes, follow him.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : May Allah bless you, yes.
The Imam is to be followed
إنما جُعِلَ الإمام لِيُؤتَمَّ بهThe Shaykh : Does he perform some movements as an act of worship or as mere play?
The questioner : As an act of worship.
The Shaykh : Fine, complete it, yes, follow him.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : May Allah bless you, yes.
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