Advice from the Shaykh (may Allah preserve him) for the imams of mosques

Question:
May Allah reward you. This brother Abu Mazin insisted in this message that we present it to Shaykh Salih. He says: I want guidance from him (may Allah preserve him). He says: Some of the imams of the mosques may not be cooperative with their congregation in the mosque. For example, regarding the air conditioning, delaying the iqamah or bringing it forward, and other issues with the elderly in the garden or in the mosque. Is it permissible for me, he says, Abu Mazin, is it permissible for me to go to another mosque, even though the mosque where I pray has these issues?

Answer:
The imam must fear Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and he must be gentle with the ma'mumin (those praying behind him), and not make things difficult for them. He should not make things difficult for them by delaying the iqamah and making them wait, nor by lengthening the prayer, nor by preventing the use of air conditioning and leaving them in the heat. He also makes things difficult for them with the intense cold from the air conditioners. Rather, he should be moderate and take the middle path in these matters. So he must consider the conditions of the ma'mumin and be gentle with them. As for you, if this imam is as you described, and you experience hardship from praying with him, then go to another mosque. Yes.