(95) CHAPTER. Recitation of the Quran (Surat Al-Fatiha) is compulsory for the Imam and the followers, at home and on journey, in all As-Salat (the prayers) whether the recitation is done silently or aloud.
Narrated 'Ubada bin As-Samit: Allah's Apostle said, Whoever does not recite Al-Fatiha in his prayer, his prayer is invalid.
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