Why is the leadership of an open sinner (Fasiq) classified as legally disliked (Makruh)?
Leadership in Prayer (الإمامة): Qualifications and Priority Order
- Because his prayer is legally invalid and must always be repeated.
- Out of disapproval for his open defiance of Islamic morals, provided a more pious, knowledgeable candidate is available.
- Because open sinners do not know how to perform Wudu.
- Sinners are not allowed to enter the mosque.