What is the ruling on choosing an imam with a beautiful voice in Ramadan and other times, and intending to go to those mosques?
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Question : In the name of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. It delights them that they sing with the Qur'an. A beautiful voice in Ramadan: people choose [an imam] for a beautiful voice in the tarawih and night prayers, and some people say this is not permissible.
Answer : Choosing an imam with a beautiful voice in Ramadan or in other times is not a problem. But some people say that if this leads to the other mosques being left empty, then that is what should not be done. That is, one should not leave one's mosque and go to them. As for a person going [to another mosque] while the other mosques are still active, there is nothing wrong with that.
Answer : Choosing an imam with a beautiful voice in Ramadan or in other times is not a problem. But some people say that if this leads to the other mosques being left empty, then that is what should not be done. That is, one should not leave one's mosque and go to them. As for a person going [to another mosque] while the other mosques are still active, there is nothing wrong with that.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 4404 - 4600 ما حكم اختيار الإمام حسن الصوت في رمضان وغيره وتقصد الذهاب لتلك المساجد؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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