SALAAT IN FRONT OF THE IMAAM

Q. Is it permissible for Hanafis to stand in front of the Imaam when following him in Salaat? This is happening in the Haram Shareef in Makkah.

A. The Salaat of  those who stand in front of the Imaam is not valid. The Saudi Imaams  purport to follow the Hambali Math-hab which categorically   rules  the invalidity of Salaat performed in front of the Imaam. The  rare view of the Maaliki Math-hab is not applicable.    The Salaat of  Hanafis, Shaafis and Hambalis will not be valid in this scenario.