Imamate of a blind or disabled Imam

Q: Is it permissible for a person who is deaf and blind to lead people in Salah (prayer)? Can he perform Salah as a Ma'mum (a person being led by an Imam in Prayer) as he can not hear or see what worshipers do? Should he perform Salah alone?

A: He is permitted to perform Salah as a Ma'mum by standing among people in a row. He can do as those beside him. His guardian and those surrounding him should notify him for Salah. If he performs Salah as Imam for others, his Salah will be valid, but he should not do so as it becomes difficult to remind him when he forgets anything in his Salah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.