An Imaam Leading Salaah Whilst Seated On A Chair
Question
An Imaam led the Salaah for a period of time while seated on a chair. The Sajdah was made by indication. Is it necessary to repeat the Salaah by the followers or is Imaamat on a chair valid?
Answer
Salaah behind an Imaam who is sitting on a chair and performing Ruku and Sajdah by indication (whilst the Muqtadis are able to perform all the postures of Salaah correctly) is invalid as the Imaam is in a lower position than the Muqtadis.
Therefore, Salaah performed behind such an Imaam will have to be repeated by the Muqtadis.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
Fataawa Darul Uloom Zakariyya Pg.367 Vol.2
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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