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Is it compulsory to recite the Surah-Fathia when we pray behind the Imam

· 6 Muharram 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 10949English

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Is it compulsory to recite the Surah-Fathia when we pray behind the Imam

Answer

According to the Hanafi Mazhab, it is Makruh Tahrimee(close to haraam) to recite surah fatiha or any other surah when performing salah behind an imam.(Shaami vol.1 Pg.544)

And Allah knows best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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