Q & A SALAAH Imaamat of an Illegitimate 23 December 2013 Reading Time: < 1 minute Imaamat of an Illegitimate Q. Can a person born outside marriage (an illegitimate) lead Salaat? A. An illegitimate person can lead the Salaat. However, it is best that such a person does not make Imaamat if the congregation detests him being the Imam. Post navigation Previous: Q&A: The Names Moizza and EiliyyahNext: The Life of a True Soofi (2) More Stories Q & A Q & A – Taraweeh and Non Baaligh Imams 18 February 2026 Q & A Q & A – A SISTER’S REGRET 20 January 2026 SALAAH SHARIAH/FIQH /MASAAIL QADA SALAAH 24 October 2025