The Imamate of a Sinful Person

Question

Zayd leads prayer in a certain place, but he also participates in reprehensible acts, such as watching dancing, going to cinemas, making indecent and vulgar jokes, mocking the religion, and so on. Is it permissible to appoint such a person as imam and to follow him in prayer?

Answer

It is not permissible to appoint such a person as imam.

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