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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The ruling on praying behind one who makes errors in reciting Surat al-Fatihah

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Question:
May Allah reward you with good and do you good. One of the listening brothers sent a case. The summary of this case is that their imam makes errors in the recitation that alter the meaning at times. Is it permissible for him to lead the people in prayer? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
It is not permissible for one who makes errors in Surat al-Fatihah that alter the meaning to lead the people in prayer. For example, if he recites "al-'alamin" as "al-'alamin," or "an'amta 'alayhim" as "an'amta 'alayhim," or similar errors that alter the meaning. This is because reciting Surat al-Fatihah is a pillar of the prayer, and it is obligatory to recite it correctly and properly. Therefore, one who makes errors in it that alter the meaning should not be an imam for one who is better in recitation and in condition regarding recitation. It is obligatory for him to learn the correct recitation as much as he is able. Yes. May Allah reward you with good and do you good.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، حكم الصلاة خلف من يلحن في قراءة الفاتحة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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