Sutra of the Imaam
Question
I know that the sutra of the imam is counted as the sutra for the followers, making it ok to pass in between the rows of the followers. But what if the imam has no sutra, will it then be impermissible to walk in between the rows of the followers?
Answer
No.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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