Imaam facing the Muqtadis after Fajr and Asr Salaah

· 21 Safar 1435 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

After fajr and asar Salah, the Imaam saheb sits facing the muqtadi. Why?

Answer

This is the sunnat way.

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

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

عن سمرة بن جندب قال كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا صلى صلاة أقبل علينا بوجهه ... (صحبح البخاري # 1386)

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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