Is it permissible for the imam to recite with a recitation that differs from the prevalent recitation in the country?

Question:
I ask Allah for you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Some imams recite the Qur'an with a recitation that differs from the prevalent recitation in the country. Is that permissible?

Answer:
This is prohibited. This is prohibited. A fatwa has been issued by the Permanent Committee stating that the imam should recite with the recitation used in the country and not with another recitation, because it confuses the people. This is if he is an imam. But if he is praying alone, there is no harm; he can recite with any recitation he wants if he is praying alone. He reads with any recitation he wishes. However, if he is praying with people, as the imam of a mosque, or if he is behind the imam praying in the mosque, he does not recite. Or if the imam is not present and he steps forward to lead the people in prayer, he prays with the recitation of the country, otherwise he does not pray. Let someone else pray. Yes. May Allah reward you. He does not recite with the recitation of the country, so he does not lead the people; it confuses them. Yes.