Source: Fatāwā ʿUlamāʾ Ahl al-Ḥadīth, Kitāb al-Ṣalāh, Vol. 1, p. 244
Clarified for Congregational and Leadership Conduct
⚠ Doing so is regarded as an act of disrespect and a cause of unnecessary discord within the community.
Moreover, such a prayer is not considered valid according to Sharʿī rulings.
✔ The consent of the main imam is essential in such matters.
Reference:
Ahl Ḥadīth Suhādrah, Vol. 15, Issue 30
Clarified for Congregational and Leadership Conduct
❖ Question
On the occasion of ʿĪd, is it permissible to appoint a different person to lead the prayer when the main (regular) imam is present, but without his permission?❖ Answer
✘ No, it is not permissible to appoint another individual to lead the ʿĪd prayer in the presence of the regular imam without his consent.⚠ Doing so is regarded as an act of disrespect and a cause of unnecessary discord within the community.
Moreover, such a prayer is not considered valid according to Sharʿī rulings.✔ The consent of the main imam is essential in such matters.
Reference:
Ahl Ḥadīth Suhādrah, Vol. 15, Issue 30
