Is it permissible for one performing tayammum to lead worshippers in prayer when there is no other imam available?
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It is permissible for someone who has performed tayammum to lead those who have performed wudu in prayer, if their tayammum was due to a legitimate Shar'i excuse for minor or major impurity. There is no harm in this, even if someone else qualified to lead prayer is present.
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