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Q 6: Is it permissible to follow an Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) during Salah (Prayer) transmitted by radio from Al-Haram-ul-Makky i.e. The Sacred Mosque of Makkah? For example, following him in Tarawih Prayers (special supererogatory night Prayer performed during the month of Ramadan) or Jumu‘ah (Friday) Prayer. (Part No. 6; Page No. 343) This may happen when I am in a non-Islamic country far from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where there are neither congregational prayer nor Jumu‘ah prayers or in an Islamic country.


A: It is not valid for you to offer obligatory or supererogatory Salah following the Imam of Al-Haram while you are in India depending on live broadcasting. This is because the Imam is to lead only those who offer Salah behind him inside or outside the Masjid (mosque), if the rows keep connected and successive behind him. However, your case is not like that.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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