What is the ruling with regard to the Imaam standing in the Mihraab while leading Salaah?
The Imaam Standing In The Mihraab
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Answer
The correct method is that the Imaam should stand outside the Mihraab or stand in a manner that his feet remain outside the Mihraab. Standing in a manner where both feet are the Mihraab has been classified by the Hanafi Fuqaha (jurists) as Makrooh-e-Tanzeehi. However, if due to lack of space, the Imaam is compelled to stand entirely (i.e. with both feet) in the Mihraab, it will no longer be classified Makrooh-e-Tanzeehi.
Checked and Approved By:
Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
References
«حاشية الطحطاوي على مراقي الفلاح» ص: ٣٦٠ دار الكتب العلمية
«رد المحتار على الدر المختار» ١٦١/٤ دار الثقافة والتراث-فرفور
Darul Ifta - Darul Uloom Azaadville - Madrasah Arabia Islamia