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Performing Salaah behind an Imaam that wears his trousers below his ankles

· 13 Rabiʻ I 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to read namaaz behind an imam who's garments are below his ankles?

Answer

The Namaaz will be valid. Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/431

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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