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AL-KAFI #937 : IMAM SOLAT ZUHUR TIGA RAKAAT
What should a follower do if, in the Zuhr prayer, the imam sits for the final tashahhud at the third rakaat?
Short answer
The follower should stand for the fourth rakaat and it is recommended to alert the imam by saying tasbih so that he stands up.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The follower should stand for the fourth rakaat and it is recommended to alert the imam by saying tasbih so that he stands up. If the imam realises and stands, the congregational prayer continues as normal. If the imam carries on with the final tashahhud, the follower must make the intention of separating (mufaraqah) and complete the prayer alone, since it is not permissible to follow an imam who has omitted a pillar.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, difahami daripada teks di atas, bahawa wajib bagi makmum untuk berpisah daripada mengikut imamnya apabila dia mengetahui imamnya telah meninggalkan rukun.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #937 : IMAM SOLAT ZUHUR TIGA RAKAAT”, 6 December 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2839-al-kafi-937-imam-solat-zuhur-tiga-rakaat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/imam-zuhr-three-rakaat-follower-action/