A person who does not have the Qur'an memorized and is not a scholar: Is it valid for him to lead the congregation in prayer, and if he does, is his prayer accepted?

Question:
A person who does not have the Qur'an memorized and is not a scholar: Is it valid for him to lead the congregation in prayer, and if he does, is his prayer accepted?

Answer:
It is recommended to choose the best available person for prayer and leading the congregation in terms of reciting the Qur'an and ruling in religious matters. If no one is found who is at a high level in memorizing the Qur'an and ruling in religion, then the best of those present is chosen to lead the prayer for those present. The amount that is obligatory in the prayer is the recitation, and anything added to it is recommended. Anything added to reciting Surat al-Fatihah is recommended. So if he is proficient in reciting Surat al-Fatihah at the very least, he leads the prayer, unless there is someone among those present who is better than him. May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.