Prayer: Can I Pray in Congregation Behind a Sunni Imam in a Predominantly Kurdish Area, and Is Backbiting Permitted?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Prayer: Can I Pray in Congregation Behind a Sunni Imam in a Predominantly Kurdish Area, and Is Backbiting Permitted?

English:

Question #598:

I work in an area which is predominately Kurdish. Most Friday and congregational prayer leaders in this area are Sunnī. What is the rule with respect to performing prayers in congregation behind them? Is one permitted to backbite?

Answer #598:

There is no problem in attending the prayer with them in their Friday and congregational prayer to maintain the unity and avoid mischief-making. As far as backbiting is concerned, one should refrain from it.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Prayer