Prayer: Can an Imam Lead the Same Prayer Twice in Congregation?
Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei
Prayer: Can an Imam Lead the Same Prayer Twice in Congregation?
English:
Question #567:
Can an imam say a single prayer — whether an ‘īd or a daily prayer — twice in congregation?
Answer #567:
As far as the five daily prayers are concerned, he is permitted to perform the same prayer again in congregation but with another group of followers. In fact this is mustaḥabb. However, regarding an ‘īd prayer, there is a problem in doing so.
-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Prayer