Question
The majority of the musallis are Hanafis, but the Imaam is Shaafi'. Should the Hanafis follow the Shaafi' Imaam in Witr or should the Imaam perform according to the Hanafi Math-hab?
Answer
The Shaafi' Imaam should not perform Witr like Hanafis. He should adhere strictly to the Shaafi' Math-hab. If the majority of the musallis are Hanafis, then it is advisable to appoint a Hanafi to lead the Witr. But then, the Shaafis should go to the back or in another section to perform their Witr separately.
If the Shaafi' Imaam insists on leading the Salaat, then the Hanafis should perform their own Witr Jamaat. They should not follow the Shaafi' Imaam in Witr despite following him in Fardh and Taraaweeh Salaat.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 24 No 11
- PDF page
- 3
Appears under TAKFEER OF THE BHAM IBLEES (approximate).