Regarding the person who is proficient in the Qur'an, can he be prevented from leading the prayer because he is a stranger to that village or an outsider to it?

The questioner : Regarding the person who is proficient in the Qur'an, can he be prevented from leading the prayer because he is a stranger to that village or an outsider to it?

The Shaykh : From the perspective of Islamic law, he is not prevented. In fact, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: However, regarding such customs that they have, they must first be taught that this is contrary to the Shari'ah. The fact that they cling to customs in a way that contradicts what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded means they must be informed that this is not permissible and that it is obligatory to return to what the Sunnah brought in these matters.