Is Giving Final Salams after the Imam Gave Both Salams Correct?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat

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Is Giving Final Salams after the Imam Gave Both Salams Correct?

When prayer is conducted in congregation, variations can be noticed based on whether the Salams are offered before or after the imam’s Salams. These differences stem from the rules outlined in the four schools of Islamic law. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat will elucidate the rules of the Hanafi madhab regarding this topic, along with offering valuable advice

Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat embarked on his journey of learning Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside pursuing a degree in English and History. Following his graduation, he journeyed to Damascus to delve deeper into Arabic studies, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under the guidance of esteemed scholars such as Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi. He furthered his studies in Amman, covering a wide array of disciplines, including Tafsir, Hadith Methodology, and Tajwid, under the tutelage of notable teachers like Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.