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Question: Assalamualaikum Akhi I\\\'m in prison and I have a ? That the Muslim community really needs help wit
Assalamualaikum Akhi I\\\'m in prison and I have a ? That the Muslim community really needs help with a answer. Would it be permissible for the Imma to lead the salat in this setting by being in the middle when we line up to pray due to lack of space to prostrate.
 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 04 (London)
Date: 09/09/2024 16:28pm

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

الجواب حامدا ومصليا

It will be permissible. The Imam will be in the middle and the rows will be from the right and left sides.

وذكر الإسبيجابي أنه لو كان معه رجلان فإمامهم بالخيار إن شاء تقدم وإن شاء أقام فيما بينهما….
(الدرالمختارمع ردالمحتار ١/٥٦٧)

And Allah knows best

05 Rabiul Awwal 1446/ 09 September 2024
Mufti Qamruzzaman

London, UK
 
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