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Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Rashduct4luv(m): 8:23am On Jan 08, 2020 |
Question Assalam 'alaykum, Please i need a comprehensive evidence that prohibits the Imam having an elevated platform higher than the rest of the congregation for Salah. Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that none is worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) is His slave and messenger. Based on proofs reported in this regard, scholars deduced that it is disliked for the Imam to stand in a higher place than the worshippers during the congregational prayer for no need. For instance, it has been narrated on the authority of Hammaam may Allaah have mercy upon him that Huthayfah may Allaah be pleased with him once led the people in prayer in Al-Madaa’in (in Iraq) while standing on a bench. Abu Mas‘ood may Allaah be pleased with him took him by his shirt and pulled him down. When he [Abu Mas‘ood] finished his prayer, he exclaimed: “Do you not know that this has been deemed prohibited?” He [Huthayfah] replied: “Yes, I remembered this when you pulled me down.” [Abu Daawood] Moreover, Ibn Mas‘ood may Allaah be pleased with him narrated that the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam (may Allaah exalt his mention) forbade that the Imam should stand on something higher than the people behind him. [Ad-Daaraqutni] Ash-Shawkaani may Allaah have mercy upon him commented in his book Nayl Al-Awtaar on the narration saying: “It is inferred from this Hadeeth that it is disliked for the Imam to sit in a higher place than those who are present.” [End of quote] However, if there is a need for the Imam to stand in a higher position, it is not disliked for him to do so as the Prophet sallallaahu`alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention) did when he performed the prayer on top of the pulpit so that the people could see him and learn the correct manner of performing the prayer, as authentically narrated in Saheeh Al-Bukhaari. Allah Knows best. Islamweb Summary The best and prescribed way to design a Mosque is for the position of the Imam and that of the congregation to be on the same level. The Platform for the Imam is not required except for Khutbah, demonstration, etc. Imams are to pray on the same height level with the congregation. 14 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by AryEmber(f): 10:48am On Jan 08, 2020 |
Hmm.... No wonder some come down after salah. Sorry for derailing but I have a question and I don't want to open a thread, can I pray in a cement shop on a dusty mat? i can't get water to wash the mat but i dusted it with broom 6 Likes |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Rashduct4luv(m): 4:02pm On Jan 08, 2020 |
AryEmber: Actually the platform is not needed except in some cases. Read the last paragraph and summary above. Ordinarily dust does not make things impure. We use dust for tayammum! Dust it well so that it won't stain you as in personal cleanliness. 13 Likes |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by AryEmber(f): 4:10pm On Jan 08, 2020 |
Rashduct4luv:Not ordinary, talking of cement dust. 1 Like |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Rashduct4luv(m): 4:18pm On Jan 08, 2020 |
AryEmber: It doesn't. Just dust it to avoid the stain. Dust is not like Excreta and urine. 7 Likes |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by AryEmber(f): 4:41pm On Jan 08, 2020 |
Rashduct4luv:Ok, thanks. Jazakallahu khayran 8 Likes |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by DennisEche(m): 9:26am On Jan 24, 2020 |
IT IS FRIDAY AGAIN,BUT OP CAN IMAM FART WHILE LEADING PRAYERS? 25 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by advocatejare(m): 9:28am On Jan 24, 2020 |
Observing |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by AIIah: 9:30am On Jan 24, 2020 |
Why not 1 Like |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Nobody: 9:32am On Jan 24, 2020 |
Mnnh, watching. |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by kareemkamil(m): 9:32am On Jan 24, 2020 |
Yes, even when he step forward, is already above others. |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by OhiOfIhima: 9:39am On Jan 24, 2020 |
DennisEche: The Imam fart n leave for the Ladani to continue the prayer or anyone close.. Imam is human like us brother not aliens.. 9 Likes |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Ola260: 9:44am On Jan 24, 2020 |
Rashduct4luv:So whats d meaning of minbar if imam and congregation are to be on same level |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by BlackSeptember: 9:47am On Jan 24, 2020 |
DennisEche:Farthing is not permissible in the mosque. During the time of Iril bin Ahmad, he asked the Prophet Mohammad S.A.W are the impure things that one shouldn't do during prayers and the Prophet replied 3 Likes |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Newnas(m): 9:50am On Jan 24, 2020 |
Ola260: Mimbar is where Imam climbs to address the congregation not where he climbs to lead them in prayer. This is one thing and that is another. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Newnas(m): 9:51am On Jan 24, 2020 |
JazaakumuLLaahu khayraa dear OP. There are many other errors we make when building our mosques, I've wanted to write on them for a long time but hopefully I'll list them here; First is making the Imam's place a cubicle such that many of congregation can't see him during the prayer. Consider the picture below, you see how everyone on the first row can see the Imam unlike our mosques here where the Imam enters an enclave which hides him from the congregation. The implication is that the enclave makes it difficult for the congregation to take cue by the Imam as commanded in the Hadith: the Imam has there to be followed Also, many mosques build their toilets facing the qiblah. While there's a difference of opinion on this matter, it's safer to avoid it (at least to respect those who believe it's not permissible). Also included is no separating male and female entrances and passages. This leads to freemixing and many sick-minded youths take advantage of this to turn the mosque to a hookup zone. We ask Allaah for safety. Also is that many mosques do not conceal their toilets from the public. It's a well-known principle in the books of fiqh that one should distance or conceal himself while answering the call of nature so as not to disturb others with obnoxious sounds, smell or sights. Lastly, many mosques do not place sufficient barricades between urinals therefore making it possible for two people easing themselves to see each other's privacy. This needs to be corrected. The privacy of a man is from his navel to his knees and only his wife is allowed to see it. We ask Allaah for tawfeeq. 11 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by DennisEche(m): 9:59am On Jan 24, 2020 |
OhiOfIhima: BlackSeptember:THANK YOU |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Cyoung4real(m): 10:09am On Jan 24, 2020 |
I don't believe in you shit, I just wanna read your joke of a regulations 6 Likes
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Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Rashduct4luv(m): 10:17am On Jan 24, 2020 |
Ola260: To give lectures, etc as the case may be. So that more people can see the Imam during demonstrations! 1 Like |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Rashduct4luv(m): 10:23am On Jan 24, 2020 |
Newnas:` Lovely & Coincise, Shukran bro! 2 Likes |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by popweezy(m): 11:05am On Jan 24, 2020 |
I love my Muslim brothers, they just ignore all those people abusing Islam as if they are not with brains..baarakallahu fiikum 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Newnas(m): 11:19am On Jan 24, 2020 |
Rashduct4luv: Aameen |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Adekunlemustaph(m): 3:20pm On Jan 24, 2020 |
It doesn't. Just dust it to avoid the stain. Dust is not like Excreta and urine. You can as well get a rag/duster aside to clean it after dusting with broom. Get a big nylon to rap the mat (if possible) to keep it from dust |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by SlimzyNoni(f): 4:29pm On Jan 24, 2020 |
Yes you can pray on it, |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by abuabdrahman(m): 5:25am On Jan 25, 2020 |
Jabioro:Western education should also have invented antidote for death ,by then we will solemnly follow them but if they cant then know that some of their inventions may debar human from Allah's favour |
Re: Can the Imam Stand Higher Than Those Behind Him for Prayer? by Jabioro: 5:38am On Jan 25, 2020 |
abuabdrahman:Nonsense,Which Allah favour..you meant the barbarian barbaric life? If you know how many life havw been lost sue to your Allah course,you will understood it took more life than any dangerous invention..Take Western invention from Muslim/Islamic life let have the remaining..The Saudi can't do without western nose ... |
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