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Can you read Surah Faatiha in the third and fourth rakaat of the fardh namaaz behind the imam?

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Can you read Surah Faatiha in the third and fourth rakaat of the fardh namaaz behind the imam?

Answer

According to the Hanafi Madhab, recitation behind the Imaam during Qiyaam (standing posture) is not permissible.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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