The Imaam Standing In The Mihraab

The correct method is that the Imaam should stand outside the Mihraab or stand in a manner that his feet remain outside the Mihraab. Standing in a manner where both feet are in the Mihraab has been classified by the Hanafi Fuqaha (jurists) as Makrooh-e-Tanzeehi. However, if due to lack of space, the Imaam is compelled to stand entirely (i.e. with both feet) in the Mihraab, it will no longer be classified Makrooh-e-Tanzeehi.