Is it permissible to offer Salah

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Q 3: What is the ruling on offering Salah (Prayer) behind an Imam who always speaks immorally?

A: Offering Salah behind such a person is permissible as long as these words are not tantamount to Kufr (disbelief). If his words reach Kufr, such as cursing Allah and His Messenger, making a mockery of Islam or suchlike, he should not lead Salah (prayer) and it is not permissible to offer Salah behind him because in this case he is a Kafir (disbeliever).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.