The ruling on leading prayer for one who does not memorize anything other than al-Fatihah

Question:
Is it permissible for a man who does not memorize anything other than al-Fatihah to be an imam?

Answer:
It is permissible for him to be the imam, but it is better to choose someone else who is superior to him. One who memorizes more than the Fatiha, has knowledge, and knows other surahs is better and more preferable. Otherwise, the Fatiha is the essential requirement; the prayer is valid with it for the imam, the one praying alone, and the congregation. However, having an imam who memorizes more than the Fatiha and leads his brothers in prayer is better and more preferable, provided he is upright and just. If no one upright is found except one who only memorizes the Fatiha, he should lead the congregations. But, praise be to Allah, Allah makes it easy for him to read more and memorize additional verses and short surahs if he strives; Allah will facilitate his affairs. If he does not recite anything but the Fatiha, that suffices, and praise be to Allah. But they should seek someone who has memorized more than the Fatiha from among the people of good; for that is more preferable, so that they may hear what is easy of the Qur'an, following the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), and the scholars of the Muslims after them. This is the Sunnah. Yes. May Allah reward you with good.