The Ruling on the Multiplicity of Recitations in Congregational Prayer

Question:
The questioner, who has indicated his name with the letter A, says: The scholars on the program *Nur 'ala al-Darb* (Light on the Path), may Allah reward them with good. My question is: What is the Shaykh’s view on the multiplicity of recitations in the Qur'an? And is it permissible for me, as the imam of a mosque, to recite, for example, this year with the recitation of Hafs, and the next year with the recitation of Warsh, and so on?

Answer:
The transmitted, established recitations from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) are all true. However, the imam should recite with the recitation of the people of his region that they are accustomed to. If they recite with the recitation of Hafs, as in these lands, he should not recite with any other, so as not to confuse the people. If they recite with the recitation of Warsh, as in Africa or elsewhere, he should recite with the recitation of Warsh and not confuse the people in that regard. Yes. As for if he recites for himself, if he recites for himself, there is no harm in his reciting with the correct recitations. Yes.