The Ruling on the Opening (of the Prayer) for the Khateeb and Imam

Question
What is the ruling on the opening (of the prayer) and reminding the Khateeb if he forgets a hadith or verse? And what is the ruling on the opening for the Imam?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is permissible to begin the prayer behind the imam, and God knows best.
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