Was it reported from the Companions that in the end times, a boy is appointed as imam for the beauty of his voice rather than his knowledge of jurisprudence?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: It was reported from some of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) that in the end times, a boy is appointed as imam not for his knowledge of jurisprudence, but for the beauty of his voice. His question is: Sometimes they appoint me because of the beauty of my voice, and there are others who are more knowledgeable and have better memorization than I do. Do I fall under this mentioned report? And am I allowed to refuse to step forward?

Answer:
The report does not state that they appoint him for the prayer, but rather that they appoint him to recite the Qur'an, not because he is the most knowledgeable, but because they want to enjoy the sound of his voice. This is what was reported. As for the prayer, it is valid for an adult male to lead it if he is the best reciter of the Book of Allah. 'Amr ibn Salimah used to lead the Companions in prayer during the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). He used to lead his people in prayer during the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) because he was the best reciter of the Book of Allah. He was a boy, he was a boy who had not reached puberty. Yes.