Is it compulsory to recite the Surah-Fathia when we pray behind the Imam

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According to the Hanafi Mazhab, it is Makruh Tahrimee(close to haraam) to recite surah fatiha or any other surah when performing salah behind an imam.(Shaami vol.1 Pg.544)

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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