Is a man who has memorized the Qur'an but does not practice some of the Sunnahs of prayer given priority in leading the prayer?
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The questioner : Is a man who has memorized the Qur'an but does not practice some of the Sunnahs of prayer given priority in leading the prayer, if there is someone else who practices the Sunnah but has less recitation than he does?
The Shaykh : He is given priority, and the burden is on them, as we mentioned earlier. In addition to that, as we mentioned recently regarding his saying (peace and blessings be upon him):Riyad as-Salihin 1838, the one with the best recitation is given priority in all cases, even if he ... with some of the Sunnahs.
Yes.
The Shaykh : He is given priority, and the burden is on them, as we mentioned earlier. In addition to that, as we mentioned recently regarding his saying (peace and blessings be upon him):
Your leaders will lead you in Salat (prayer). If they conduct it properly, you and they will be rewarded; but if they make mistakes you will earn the reward and they will be held responsible (for the mistakes).
يصلُّون بكم ، فإن أصابوا فلكم ولهم ، وإن أخطؤوا فلكم وعليهمYes.
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