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Standing in a place other than Imam Sahib's arch 4296818485

Islami Jindegisalat


Question

Is it permissible for Imam Sahib to leave the mehrab and stand in another place (inside the mosque) while leading the congregational prayers? 5683383834


Answer

- حامداومصلياومسلما، بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم -

It is not Sunnah for the Imam to stand inside the arch. Rather, it is makrooh to stand like this without incapacity. The Sunnah is that Imam Sahib should stand in the middle of Qatar in such a way that the number of worshipers on both sides is equal. Since the arch is built in the middle of Qatar; Therefore, if one stands in the place of prayer in the arch, this sunnat of standing in the middle of the queue is fulfilled. Otherwise standing in the arch is not a separate sunnat. So Imam Sahib will be able to stand in a place other than the mehrab while praying in Jama'at. However, the condition is that Imam Sahib should stand in such a way that the worshipers are on either side of him and the worshipers should not be more or less on either side. The current practice of enlarging Qatar on the right or increasing the number of worshipers is not valid. 9224861546

- والله اعلم باالصواب -

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Source

  • আলমগীরী, Part: 1, Page: 89
  • শামী, Part: 1, Page: 568