The Imaam Accepting A Correction From A Person Not Following Him In Salaah

Question

Is it permissible for a person not following the Imaam in Salaah to correct him?

Answer

It is not permissible for one who is not following the Imaam in Salaah to correct the Imam. If the Imam takes the correction of this person, the Salaah will be nullified.

Checked and Approved By:

Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.

References

(يجب) وتفسد بأخذ الإمام ممن ليس معه
( حاشية الطحطاوي على مراقي الفلاح ص ٣٣٣ ٣٣٥ قدمي كتب خانه) 

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