Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

When praying farz prayers behind an Imaam, should one quietly recite al-Fatiha behind the Imaam?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 113English

Question

As above, the first two rakaats for example whilst the Imaam recites it aloud.As well as the third and fourth rakaat when the Imaam recites quietly.

Answer

According to the Hanafi Madhab, a Muqtadi (follower behind the Imaam) should remain silent in the standing posture. It is not permissible to recite anything in a standing posture behind the Imaam.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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