Question
Our Imaam consumes carrion chickens. Is Salaat valid behind him?
Answer
Although it is not permissible to appoint a faasiq to the lead the Salaat, nevertheless, the Salaat behind a faasiq is valid. But those who appoint a faasiq to be the Imaam are guilty of a grave sin.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 21 No 11
- PDF page
- 5
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