What is the ruling on the imam varying the recitation in prayer among the seven canonical recitations?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some imams are proficient in the seven canonical recitations. Is it permissible for him to vary the recitation for the ma'mum (those praying behind him) in the prayer?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible because it confuses the ma'mum. It confuses the ma'mum, and varying the recitation is not permissible. One specific recitation is required, namely the one practiced in the country. He leads the people in the recitation practiced in the country. In this country, the recitation of Hafs is practiced. And in most Islamic countries, the recitation of Hafs is practiced.
As for a country where they recite with the recitation of Warsh, or the recitation of Nafi', or another recitation, there is no harm in reciting with what is customary among the people of the country, provided it does not confuse the people or vary the recitation. Yes, and a fatwa has been issued regarding this. A fatwa has been issued by the Permanent Committee prohibiting the recitation of any recitation other than Hafs in this country. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some imams are proficient in the seven canonical recitations. Is it permissible for him to vary the recitation for the ma'mum (those praying behind him) in the prayer?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible because it confuses the ma'mum. It confuses the ma'mum, and varying the recitation is not permissible. One specific recitation is required, namely the one practiced in the country. He leads the people in the recitation practiced in the country. In this country, the recitation of Hafs is practiced. And in most Islamic countries, the recitation of Hafs is practiced.
As for a country where they recite with the recitation of Warsh, or the recitation of Nafi', or another recitation, there is no harm in reciting with what is customary among the people of the country, provided it does not confuse the people or vary the recitation. Yes, and a fatwa has been issued regarding this. A fatwa has been issued by the Permanent Committee prohibiting the recitation of any recitation other than Hafs in this country. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [273 -2802] ما حكم تنويع الإمام في الصلاة بالقراءات السبع؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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