The leadership of one who does not recite al-Fatihah well
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Question:
What is the ruling on praying behind one who does not recite al-Fatihah well and insists on leading, when there is someone better than him to lead the worshippers?
Answer:
If he makes errors in reciting al-Fatihah that change the meaning, his leadership is not valid except for one like him. As for if the errors are slight and do not change the meaning, the prayer behind him is valid, but it is obligatory to choose an imam who is proficient in al-Fatihah and skilled in recitation. Yes.
What is the ruling on praying behind one who does not recite al-Fatihah well and insists on leading, when there is someone better than him to lead the worshippers?
Answer:
If he makes errors in reciting al-Fatihah that change the meaning, his leadership is not valid except for one like him. As for if the errors are slight and do not change the meaning, the prayer behind him is valid, but it is obligatory to choose an imam who is proficient in al-Fatihah and skilled in recitation. Yes.
Source
دروس الحرم، درس التفسير من الحرم 12-08-1433هـ — alfawzan.live (49:38)
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