Is it permissible for the muezzin to lead the congregational prayer after having made the call to prayer (Iqama)?
Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible for one person to undertake both the (call to prayer) and the Imamate (leading the prayer). If the Mu'adhin (caller to prayer) is the most knowledgeable among those present, he may lead them in prayer as Imam. Similarly, if the regular Imam is absent and he deputizes him, it is also permissible for him to be appointed to the position of the regular Imam.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/12221
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 12221
- Imported
- Translation status
- Source text, unreviewed
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy