Does smoking nullify ablution, and is it permissible for a smoker to lead people in prayer?
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Smoking does not invalidate ablution, and the prayer of a smoker is valid. Whoever's prayer is valid for himself, his imamate is valid for others. The sin of the Imam in smoking does not prevent the permissibility of praying behind him.
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