Question
The Maulana who is the Imaam in our Musjid has a television in his house. Is Salaat behind him valid?
Answer
While Salaat behind this faasiq imaam is valid, those who appointed the faasiq are guilty of a kabeerah (major) sin. It is haraam to appoint a faasiq to lead the Salaat.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 28 No 02
- PDF page
- 11
Appears under MARRIAGE FROM A HARAAM BASIS (approximate).