Is it disliked to pray with an unbeliever (Kafir) positioned between the worshipper and the point of prostration?

Chapter on Imamate and Congregational Prayer

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 2 · Bab 10

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It is disliked for a Muslim to perform the prayer with an unbeliever positioned between him and his place of prostration. Ahmad considered this disliked, and this view was also narrated from Ishaq. The basis for this dislike is the inherent impurity (najasah) attributed to polytheists (Mushrikun).