Is it permissible for someone who supports one of the two most wicked people to lead the prayer due to the nervous tension resulting from leading the prayer?
Previous fatwas have clarified the dislike (karahah) of praying while suppressing the two impurities (urine and feces), especially if the urge is strong. If you anticipate suppressing the two impurities when leading people in prayer as an Imam, then it is disliked for you to lead. The reason for this is the fear of facing people, which triggers the release of adrenaline. Among the symptoms of adrenaline release are an increase in blood sugar and the need to urinate. The remedy for this is to rely on Allah and to be mindful of standing before Allah. If the fear and the urge to suppress dissipate, then it is permissible for you to lead the prayer without dislike.
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