What is the ruling on someone who prays a silent prayer behind an Imam who is leading a loud prayer?
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Scholars have differed on the ruling concerning a congregant's intention differing from that of the Imam. The adopted by us is that it is permissible. This includes one who prays a silent prayer behind one who prays an audible prayer, because silence and audibility are among the and not among the Fara'id (obligatory acts).
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