Sahih Muslim Hadith 935 – The Prohibition Of

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[935] 89 – (417) Abü Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: "The Imâm is appointed to be followed, so when he says the TakbIr, then say the TakbIr, when he bows, then bow; when he says: 'Sami'a Allâhu liman hamidah,' then say: 'Allâhumma Rabbanâ lakal- zamd.' If he is praying standing, then pray standing, and if he is praying sitting, then you should all pray sitting." Chapter 21. If The Imâm Experiences An Excuse, From Illness, Or Travelling, Etc, He May Appoint Someone Else To Lead The People In Prayer; The One Who Offers Prayer Behind The Imâm Sitting Because He Is Unable To Stand Must Stand If He Is Able To Do So; And The Abrogation Of Sitting Behind A Sitting Imâm For Those Who Are Able To Stand