It is not permissible for one who is praying behind an imaam to recite anything other than al-Faatihah
Question Is it permissible for one who is praying behind the imaam to recite Qur’aan along with the imaam, when the imaam is reciting a lengthy passage? Praise be to Allah. It is not permissible for one who is praying behind the imaam in a prayer in which Qur’aan is to be recited aloud to…
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Praise be to Allah.
It is not permissible for one who is praying behind the
imaam in a prayer in which Qur’aan is to be recited aloud to recite
anything in addition to al-Faatihah. Rather after that he has to listen
to the imaam’s recitation (i.e., after reciting al-Faatihah), because
the Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Perhaps you recite
behind your imaam?” They said, “Yes,” He said, “Do not do that, except
for the Opening of the Book (al-Faatihah), for there is no prayer for
the one who does not recite it.” And because Allaah says (interpretation
of the meaning):
“So, when the Qur’aan is recited, listen to it, and
be silent that you may receive mercy”[al-A’raaf 7:204]
And
the Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When the imaam recites,
then listen attentively.”
The only exception made to that is with regard to al-Faatihah,
because of the hadeeth quoted above and because of the general meaning
of the hadeeth, “There is no prayer for the one who does not recite
the Opening of the Book.” (Saheeh, agreed upon).
