Fatwaa.net - Fatawa | If an Imam's wudu is invalidated after he has entered into prayer, and one of the worshippers enters behind him and completes the rak'ahs without saying the Takbir al-Ihram, is his action correct? And if he is wrong, what are the consequences for the worshippers?

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07 / 07 / 2026

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The Ruling on the Takbir of the Khalifah of the Imam When He Exits from Prayer

Question

If an Imam's wudu is invalidated after he has entered into prayer, and one of the worshippers enters behind him and completes the rak'ahs without saying the Takbir al-Ihram, is his action correct? And if he is wrong, what are the consequences for the worshippers?

Answer

I say, and with God's success: If one of the worshippers completes it directly without interruption, the prayer is valid for everyone, and God knows best.

The Ruling on the Takbir of the Khalifah of the Imam When He Exits from Prayer

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