Is it permissible to pray behind an imam who consumes unlawfully acquired money, such as state funds obtained through embezzlement, fraud, or deception, or an imam who deals in usury?
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Congregational prayer is a شعار (distinguishing mark or emblem) of the Ummah, and its establishment is obligatory. It is permissible to pray behind a fasiq (open sinner) or a dhaalim (oppressor) imam, unless abandoning prayer behind him would lead to fitnah (strife), corruption, or division. In such a case, praying behind him becomes even more emphasized.
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