Question
Can a person who sits and performs Salaat be the Imaam for those who perform Salaat fully? Please state the Hanafi and Shaafi views.
Answer
According to the Hanafi Math-hab, a person who sits on the ground and makes a proper/full Sajdah may be the Imaam and those who are standing may follow him. However, if the person sits on a chair, then others may not follow him in the Namaaz. According to the Shaafi' Math-hab, it is permissible. They may follow even if the imaam does not make a full Sajdah.
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- The Majlis Vol 21 No 08
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