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Q 2: the Imam of Makkah Al-Mukarramah (the Honored) came on a visit to the Ivory Coast on Friday when it was the time for the Jumu‘ah (Friday) Prayer. Is it permissible for the Imam from Makkah to lead people in Salah (Prayer) and the regular Imam, i.e., the Imam from the Ivory Coast, to pray behind him?

(Part No. 8; Page No. 203) A: Yes, it is permissible for him to deliver the Friday Khutbah (sermon) and lead people in Salah, even if he has traveled from Makkah to the Ivory Coast, according to the more correct of the two opinions held by the scholars. But he should only do so after the permission of the regular Imam, who should then pray behind him as a Ma’mum (a person being led by an Imam in Prayer).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.