Question
I am a Shaafi' who performs Salaat behind a Hanafi Imaam. In Surah Saad there is a Sajdah Tilaawat which is Waajib for Hanafis. However, for Shaafis it is a Sajdah Shukr which is not to be made in Salaat. What should I do when the Hanafi Imaam makes the Sajdah?
Answer
Yes, for Shaafis the Sajdah in Surah Saad is Sajdah Shukr. If the Shaafi intentionally makes this Sajdah in Salaat, his Salaat will become baatil (invalid). If the Sajdah is made during Salaat forgetfully or by mistake, then while the Salaat will not be invalid, Sajdah Sahw should be made.
If the Imaam is a Hanafi, the Shaafi Muqtadi should remain standing when the Imaam makes the Sajdah. He should not follow the Hanafi Imaam in this Sajdah. However, if the people are ignorant and given to stupid controversies, then the Shaafi muqtadi should make the intention of separating himself from the Imaam. He should complete his Salaat alone. The niyyat of separation should be made immediately, that is, before the Imaam has exited from Qiyaam. If the niyyat of separation is made after the Imaam's Qiyaam, then the Shaafi Muqtadi should make Sajdah Sahw.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 28 No 11
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- 24