Question:
Salaam alaikum can somone answer this question if reading behind the imaams in Saudi of both haramains renders our salah to be invalid? If so could I know why and if so not could I ask why? Jazakallah khair
Answer:
wa `alaykum salam,
Even if we do not agree with the beliefs of an imam we are to pray behind him. To avoid praying behind the imams of Haramayns (Mecca and Medina) is makruh (offensive). In Islam things are allowed unless forbidden.
Imam Senad Agic
Head Imam (IABNA)
The Islamic Association of Bosniaks in North America
American Islamic Center – Chicago
