English
It is narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Jihad is obligatory upon you with every leader, whether he is righteous or sinful, 1 even if he commits major sins. And prayer is obligatory upon you behind every Muslim, whether he is righteous or sinful, even if he commits major sins. And prayer is obligatory upon every Muslim, whether he is righteous or sinful, even if he commits major sins."
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
- Candidate: Sunan Abi Dawud 594 (unverified) 94% confidence
- Candidate: Sunan Abi Dawud 2533 (unverified) 88% confidence
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Commentary and footnotes (2)
Note 1
(1) The statement "And prayer is obligatory upon you behind every Muslim, whether he is righteous or sinful": Ali Al-Qari said that the command to pray behind a sinful person, even though praying behind a corrupt or innovator is disliked according to us, is evidence for the obligation of congregational prayer. Reflect on this.
Note 1
(۱) قوله: والصلاة واجبة عليكم إلخ : قال علي القاري في أمره بالصلاة خلف الفاجر، مع أن الصلاة خلف الفاسق والمبتدع مكروهة عندنا، دليل على وجوب الجماعة، فتأمل.