Is it permissible for the muezzin to take the place of the Imam in congregational prayer?
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There is no objection to combining the roles of muezzin and imam for one who is qualified for it. The Shafi'is deemed this commendable, and Imam An-Nawawi affirmed its correctness, while some scholars disliked it without valid proof for their dislike.
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