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Muazzin leading the Salaah

· 23 Jumada II 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible in a masjid that in the absence of the pesh imam,the muazzin who is not an Alim or hafiz leads the prayer, despite the presence of several qualified moulana's and hafiz during the prayer regularly?

Answer

If he knows the masaa'il of salaah and he knows the sunnats of recitation etc. it is permissible for him to lead the salaah.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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