Muqtadi remaining silent behind the Imaam
Question
When you follow the imam in zuhr and asr salaah, and the silent rakaats of the other salaah, what must we read?
Answer
Remain silent and do not recite anything.
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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