What is the ruling on seeking out mosques where the imam has a beautiful voice?

Question : This questioner says: Seeking out mosques where the imam has a beautiful voice leads to boycotting some mosques. Is there a directive from the Honorable Shaykh Muhammad on this?

Answer : Yes, there is no doubt that the Quran, when accompanied by a beautiful, pleasant voice that recites it in the most complete manner, is more effective in reflecting upon the Quran and in humility when listening to its recitation.
However, if this leads to boycotting other mosques, it is not permissible. Rather, a person should pray in his own mosque so that all mosques are filled with those who stand in prayer. But if a person’s going out does not affect his mosque near his home, there is no blame on him for seeking out mosques where the reciter has a beautiful voice and a complete performance. However, a person should note this point: if he stands in prayer with an imam, he should not leave until that imam leaves. For example, if he prays the obligatory prayer in his mosque and wants to go to a mosque with a reciter who has a beautiful voice and complete performance, he remains in his mosque to fulfill his standing with the imam until the imam leaves.
And it is not permissible for him, once he has finished the obligatory prayer, to go to the other mosque, because if he does that, he has not stood in prayer with the first imam nor with the second imam. May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge, and benefit the Muslims through you.