What is the ruling on a person who does not recite well leading the prayer?
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The questioner : We have another call now, please go ahead. And upon you be peace. In a question regarding prayer, Shaykh, sometimes one of the worshippers comes forward, and it is not permissible for him, or this does not clarify the meaning, but
The Shaykh : It is not befitting for the imam to be [one who does not recite well]. You should stand up, regarding the recitation, due to the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)Sunan Ibn Majah 980Sahih (Darussalam). It is obligatory for the ma'mums behind him, and those who are able to remove this imam, to remove him and instruct him, or follow him in a correct manner. If he is able to perform it in a correct manner, then this is what is left. If he is not able, then it is obligatory to raise the matter to the authorities.
The presenter : May Allah reward you and bless you,
The Shaykh : It is not befitting for the imam to be [one who does not recite well]. You should stand up, regarding the recitation, due to the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
The people should be lead by the one who is most well-Versed in recitation of the Book of Allah
وأم القوم أقرؤهم لكتاب اللهThe presenter : May Allah reward you and bless you,
Source
ابن العثيمين - فتاوى على الهاتف - فتاوى الصيام — archive.org (24:16)
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