The two examples—urinary incontinence and legally excusing istiḥāḍah—rest on a shared rationale. The fact that the imam’s own prayer is valid through a concession does not automatically make the imam fit to lead an unrestricted follower.
The validity of an individual’s prayer and the validity of another person’s following that individual are separate legal questions.
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Whom May One Follow in Prayer? Qualifications and Validity of Imamate
The two examples—urinary incontinence and legally excusing istiḥāḍah—rest on a shared rationale. The fact that the imam’s own prayer is valid through a concession does not automatically make the imam fit to lead an unrestricted follower.
The validity of an individual’s prayer and the validity of another person’s following that individual are separate legal questions.