Imām confesses Kufr, so what is the status of the congregants Salaah?
Question
Assalamu 'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh
1. A person with beliefs entailing kufr had been leading congregational prayers in the past, but has repented now. Would he now be required to find and inform the
muqtadis to repeat all their prayers (that they prayed behind him)?
2. In case he is required to do so, but finds it either impossible or difficult, what should he do?
Wassalamu 'alaikum
Answer
Assalamu alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Respected Brother in Islām,
JazākAllāh for your query. In order for us to have insight on the issue and advise you accordingly, explain to us the beliefs of Kufr referred to in the query.
You may revert to us at admin@daruliftaa.net Ref: Abdur Rahmaan Banubhai
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Abdur Rahmaan bin Moulānā M.Saeed Banubhai
Student Darul Iftaa
Rustenburg, NW, South Africa
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
- Answered by
- Abdur Rahmaan bin Moulānā M.Saeed Banubhai
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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