Can a Ḥanafī Resident Pray Behind a Shāfi’īe Traveller?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: A Shāf’īe imām leads a group of Ḥanafīs. The Shāf’īe is a musāfir (traveller) and prays four raka’ahs for ‘Aṣr. The muqtadīs (followers) are muqīms (residents). The imām said the shāf’īes can lead 4 raka’ahs when he is a musāfir. Is the ṣalāh of the Ḥanafīs valid? Answer: بِسْمِ…