Does Inappropriate Waqf (pause) During Recitation Break the Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: The imam recited verse 72 and 73 of sūrah Aḥzab in ṣalāh. He recited the 73th verse and did waqf on وَٱلمُشرِكِینَ, then he recited وَٱلمُشرِكِینَ وَٱلمُشرِكَـٰتِ وَیَتُوبَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَى ٱلمُؤمِنِینَ وَٱلمُؤمِنَـٰتِ together. Will his ṣalāh become fāsid because of this or the ṣalāh will be valid? Answer: بِسْمِ…