What is the ruling regarding a mosque imam who opposes the teaching plan, is rumored to practice sorcery, misses the Fajr prayer, uses his phone during lessons, and has been expelled from other mosques due to his misconduct and financial issues? What is the ruling on praying behind him? Should he be expelled? Is the mosque committee sinful if they keep him?

The most righteous and complete person should be chosen for the imamate. If the imam is negligent and a source of accusations, he should not be appointed. He should be dismissed if his dismissal does not lead to a greater corruption.

Prayer behind a wicked imam is valid according to the majority of scholars, but he should not be appointed.

However, if it is proven that he practices magic, then his imamate is not permissible, nor is praying behind him.

The imam is advised to avoid situations that invite accusations and to strive in performing his duty. The mosque committee should dismiss him and appoint someone more righteous if possible.