Is it prescribed for the ma'mum to listen to the people reciting the Qur'an during the prayer?

The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.

The questioner : It was reported that we heard in the Sunnah that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would make some of the verse audible, making it heard by those behind him when he recited.

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner : This indicates a secret prayer. So, is it prescribed for the ma'mum to listen to the person next to him reciting some of the verses?

The Shaykh : Why?

The questioner : I am asking, is it prescribed?

The Shaykh : You are asking, and I am saying no. But it is permissible if you clarify why I am telling you so.

The questioner : Ah, if it is for teaching... Our Shaykh, because among the students of knowledge and others, we make them listen by saying, for example, "You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help. The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor."

The Shaykh: It is not permissible.

The questioner : If this is prescribed for the imam.

The Shaykh : It is not permissible. Yes?

Another questioner : We are happy, O Shaykh.

The Shaykh : We are even happier.

The questioner : If it is prescribed for the imam, then it means it is not prescribed for the ma'mum.

The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, Shaykh.

The Shaykh : And may Allah do the same for you, if Allah wills. Do you have something? It seems so, please go ahead.