{"_id":"668da0870b76658b4c2339a8","title":"Can a prayer be started before the iqamah is finished?","question":"I was at a Jummah and the imam started prayer while the iqamah was being said. Is the salah valid?","answer":"The Iqama is not a condition or an integral part of the prayer, so the prayer is valid. That said, the imam should slow down and wait for the iqama, then remind people to straighten the rows, fill the gaps, and focus on their prayer. It's recommended for the imam to do these things. The Prophet ﷺ used to physically straighten rows before starting the prayer.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fef0b76658b4c232985","tag":"Salah: Validity","count":156},{"_id":"668d9fec0b76658b4c23292a","tag":"Salah: Jummah","count":41},{"_id":"668da01a0b76658b4c232e20","tag":"Salah: Adhan and Iqamah","count":15}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:41:43.858Z"}