Fatwaa.net - Fatawa | In congregational prayer, the original rule is to listen to Surah Al-Fatiha, then he reads it alone. In this way, no one can focus on the Surah Al-Fatiha that he is reading or on the Surah that the Imam is reading. Is it permissible to read during the Imam's recitation?

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07 / 05 / 2026

Reading Al-Fatiha Behind the Imam

Question

In congregational prayer, the original rule is to listen to Surah Al-Fatiha, then he reads it alone. In this way, no one can focus on the Surah Al-Fatiha that he is reading or on the Surah that the Imam is reading. Is it permissible to read during the Imam's recitation?

Answer

I say, and with God's help: Reciting Al-Fatiha behind the imam is disliked to the extent of prohibition. The follower does not recite anything behind the imam, neither in silent prayers nor in loud ones; rather, he remains silent and humble, because for one who has an imam, the imam's recitation is his recitation. And God knows best.

Reading Al-Fatiha Behind the Imam

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