A person leading the congregational prayer has been accused by some of injustice and others have attributed lies to him. These believers have pointed out his injustices and lies in certain instances, but we have not definitively concluded that he is unjust or dishonest, although there are indications of such. We feel hesitant to confront the accused since he is a religious figure, and we are unsure whether to believe those who have accused him or to remain silent and continue praying behind him. Is it permissible for us to pray behind him, and if we have already prayed behind him after being informed of these accusations, do we need to repeat our prayers?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
Answer 1: If you are certain of his justice, it is permissible to pray behind him unless you are certain that his justice has been lost; mere allegations do not warrant a ruling of corruption.
Answer 2: Previous prayers are considered valid.
Source: Answers to Inquiries, S560 + Special Inquiry.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
If the imam is known for his justice and there is doubt about his corruption, it is permissible to follow him based on the principle of continuity.
Source: Commentary on Al-Urwah Al-Wuthqa, Part Two, Issue 11.
May you be successful in all good.