Is it permissible to pray behind an imam who recites the letter (ظ) instead of (ض) in the word "الضالين" (those who have gone astray)? If it is not permissible, is the prayer behind him valid? Is it obligatory to search for another mosque if the distance is far? And should the prayer be repeated if a person prayed behind an imam who does not recite Al-Fatihah correctly, especially since imams rotate between mosques?

We have previously clarified the validity of the prayer of one who pronounces the letter ضاد (ḍād) as ظاء (ẓā’) in Al-Fatihah, and the validity of the prayer of one who is led by such a person. However, it is advisable to counsel the Imam to correct his recitation, as not every mistake in Al-Fatihah invalidates the prayer. There is no harm in praying behind such an Imam, especially when it is difficult to pray behind someone else.