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Which of the two should be given priority in leading the prayer: the one who memorizes the Qur'an but wears trousers and trims his beard, or the one who has less memorization but...

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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. There is a mosque that does not have a permanent imam, but there are two pious brothers. One of them has memorized the entire Book of Allah, but he trims his beard and prays while wearing trousers. The other has memorized a great deal of the Qur'an, has let his beard grow, and wears the customary clothing. If they meet, may Allah protect you, which of the two should be given priority in leading the prayer?

Answer:
The one who has let his beard grow and wears the clothing known in the country is given priority. He is given priority because he is more complete than the first one. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [292 -521]أيهما يقدم لإمامة الصلاة من يحفظ القرآن لكنه لبس البنطال وقصر لحيته والآخر أقل حفظا لكنه.. — youtube.com

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