The imam of the mosque reading from books to the worshippers

Question:
This person is asking about the imams of mosques who have not reached a level of knowledge that qualifies them to teach people religious knowledge. What is your opinion, Honorable Shaykh, about an imam in this situation who reads the book of Tawhid (the oneness of Allah) to the worshippers, or reads Riad al-Saliheen (The Gardens of the Righteous) to the people of his mosque?

Answer:
This is a good thing. That he reads the texts and books to them and lets them hear them is a good thing. They do not miss out on the good if they hear the hadith, hear the verse, or hear the words of the scholars. They must benefit, even if it is not explained to them. Yes, the words of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) are clear, and the Qur'an is clear in most cases. The Qur'an is of different types: some of it is understood by the common people, some by the scholars, some by those firmly grounded in knowledge, and some is known only by Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). So no one fails to benefit from the Qur'an; everyone benefits according to what Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) has given them, some receiving little and some receiving much. But the argument is established against all of them by hearing the Noble Qur'an. Yes, if the common person hears "Do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse," does he not understand this? If he hears "Do not associate partners with Allah," does he not understand this? He understands this. If he hears "Establish prayer and give zakah," does he not understand this? If he hears , does he not hear this? Does he not understand this? He understands this. "Forbidden to you are dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine, and that which is dedicated," does he not understand all of this, and he is a common person? This is clear and evident. So the Muslim must understand from the Qur'an according to what Allah has given him, even if he is a common person.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.