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Reciting behind the Imaam

· 8 Jumada II 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can I recite Surah Faatiha in quiet Salaah because I heard this is the opinion of Imam Muhammad (Rahmatullahi Alayh). Please clarify.

Answer

No. In all Salaah, whether silent or loud, the muqtadi must remain silent behind the Imaam.

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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