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When following an Imam during the Fard Zuhr and Asr salaats (soft namaaz), from a Hanafi point of view does the follower remain silent or must he read sura Fathiha and a sura also softly.

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When following an Imam during the Fard Zuhr and Asr salaats (soft namaaz), from a Hanafi point of view does the follower remain silent or must he read sura Fathiha and a sura also softly.

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Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

According to the Hanafis, the followers must remain silent behind the Imaam in the standing posture of every Salaat.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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