❖ Question
Is it permissible to perform Salah behind a person who participates in marsiya recitation and Taziya gatherings?❖ Answer
✔ The prayer will be valid, but...While Salah behind such a person is technically valid, he should not be appointed as Imam deliberately, especially if his involvement in such practices is known and ongoing.
❖ Clarification of Terms
Marsiya Khwani and Taziya gatherings are often associated with rituals and expressions that fall outside the bounds of authentic Islamic teachings. Participation or approval of such acts is considered acts of fisq (open sinfulness).❖ Ruling Breakdown
➊ Salah is valid if offered behind such a person unknowingly or out of necessity.➋ Deliberately appointing such a person as Imam is impermissible.
➌ Acts like marsiya khwani and participation in taziya are considered fisq and indicate a departure from proper Islamic practice.
❖ Summary
✔ While prayer behind a fāsiq (open sinner) may not invalidate the Salah, appointing him as Imam is not permissible.✔ Those who maintain sound beliefs and righteous practices should be prioritized for leading prayers.
