I have heard that according to Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Malik that it is sunnah to offer fardh salah by jamat. Is it correct?
Answer
(Fatwa: 1225/805/H=1433)
It is Sunnah muwakkadah close to wajib. According to Imam Malik (رحمة الله عليه) it is sunnah and this is mentioned in التعليق الصبيح شرح مشكوة المصابيح.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
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