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Subject: Re: Praying being Imam of Bidah

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Laila Nasheeba

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Date Posted: 14:26:05 11/25/02 Mon
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In reply to: abu bakr 's message, "land of kafir" on 05:43:08 11/25/02 Mon

As Salaamu Alaikoum,

Praise be to Allah.

To answer the second part of your question:

The scholars of the Standing Committee said:

As for praying behind those who follow innovation, if their innovation involves shirk, such as calling upon someone other than Allaah, or making vows to someone other than Allaah, or believing that their shaykhs have characteristics which belong to no one but Allaah, such as having complete knowledge or knowledge of the unseen or influence over the universe, then it is not correct to pray behind them. But if their bid�ah does not involve shirk, such as reciting dhikr that was narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) but in unison and swaying, then prayers offered behind them are valid, but the Muslim should look for an imam to pray behind who is not an innovator, because that will bring him a greater reward and is farther removed from evil.

And Allaah is the Source of Strength. May Allaah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.

Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa�imah, 7/353

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