Not correcting the Imaam due to shyness
Question
If an imam makes a mistake and you don't correct him out of shyness or other reason, is it a sin?
Answer
It is wrong.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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