The Ruling on Hurrying Through the Recitation of Tarawih to Complete the Qur'an

Question:
Some imams in the tarawih prayer deliberately read quickly so that they can complete the Noble Qur'an in the first ten nights. Is this permissible, Honorable Shaykh?

Answer:
It is not permissible to neglect the quality of the recitation for the sake of completing the Qur'an in the first ten nights. Reciting the Qur'an must be done with deliberation, like the recitation of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), who recited in a measured manner, pausing at the beginning of each verse. He (peace and blessings be upon him) recited in a detailed, explanatory manner and did not rush through it.
The best of matters is the middle path. One should not drag out and stretch the recitation to the point where it becomes difficult for the people and departs from the prescribed recitation, nor should one rush and hurry as some ignorant people do. Rather, one should take the middle path in recitation, reading in an orderly, excellent, and clear manner without speed. This is what is required.
If the imam organizes his recitation from the beginning of the month with a specific limit, dividing the Qur'an according to the nights of the month, he will complete it at the end of the month, just as the Companions used to do. They would divide the Qur'an among the nights of Ramadan into equal portions, so that when the end of the month arrived, they had completed the Qur'an. This is moderation. As for the one who rushes and completes it quickly, or the one who prolongs it and the month passes without him being able to read the entire Qur'an, both extremes are excessive. But the best of matters is the middle path and moderation. Yes.