Question 328) - How will the Imam lead the people when the enemy is attacking and there is much fear?

A: The Imam will divide the people in two groups. One group to confront the enemy, and the other to pray behind him. He will pray a complete Rak'ah with that group. When he raises his head from the second Sajdah, that group will go face the enemy. The next group will come and the Imam will lead them in a Rak'ah. He will make Tashshahud and Salam but they will not make Salam. Upon his Salam they will go to face the enemy while the first group will complete their second Rak'ah without Qira-ah. They will make Tashshahud and Salam. They will go back to the enemy. The second group while come, and pray their remaining Rak'ah with Qira-ah. They will make Tashshahud and Salam.

~ al-Quduri ~