Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

What should I do if the 1) Imam does masah over socks.2) Replies to a Salaam by raising his hand.

· 12 Jumada II 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 3494English

Question

1) If the Imam does masah over regular socks should I repeat the prayer if a) I have seen him do masah over regular socks b) I have not seen him do masah (ie he did wudu from home) but know him to do mashah in the masjid, 2) These days a new trend has started in our masjid. When someone enters the masjid they say Salaam loudly and if we are in prayer one of the Imam's raises his right hand. If he does this while leading our jamaat is our prayer valid? Should I repeat it? Jazakallah Khairan

Answer

1. To make Masah over regular socks is not permissible (refer attached). If one is certain that his Imaam makes Masah over regular socks, we advise he and the trustees of the Masjid request him to accommodate Musallees like you in washing his feet or making Masah over leather socks. That will be conducive to maintaining unity. The attached document be also forwarded to him. However, if he does not accommodate, then Salaat behind him will be invalid.
If one performed Salaat behind such an Imaam for the sake of unity, that Salaat should be repeated.
2. It is Makrooh for any person performing Salaat, including the Imaam, to greet with his hands.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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