The Ruling on a Smoker Leading the Prayer
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Q367: The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a smoker to lead the worshippers in the prayer hall of the company where they work, if he is the best among them in recitation?
A367: It is obligatory to choose the best of those present to lead the prayer. Smoking is a sin and a public display of sin. If there is someone present who is better than him and does not smoke, he should be given priority.
A367: It is obligatory to choose the best of those present to lead the prayer. Smoking is a sin and a public display of sin. If there is someone present who is better than him and does not smoke, he should be given priority.
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