“…If the Imaam is an Innovator” | Shaykh Abdul-Azīz Āl us-Shaykh

Masjidul Istiqaamah Cincinnati, OH April 10, 2014 Innovations In Islam (Bidah), Salaah - Prayer, Video

Question:

Is it correct that one leaves praying with the Jama’ah because the Imaam is an innovator, bearing in mind that his innovation is not that which nullifies his Islaam?

Shaykh al-Mufti Abdul Aziz ‘aala Shaykh:

The Jama’ah (congregation) is obligatory and a qualified Imaam should be appointed. If this Imaam’s bid’ah doesn’t invalidate his Islaam, and you fear that by not praying behind him you are splitting the Jama’ah, or that you can’t pray with another congregation, then pray with him and advise him. Advise him sincerely, hoping that Allah guides him.

Source: http://www.mufti.af.org.sa/node/2163

Translation: Abu Mohamed Abul Karim ibn Timothy Hagedorn

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