We said that the imam has the right to lengthen the recitation for the benefit of the ma'mum, so is he rewarded for this portion that he lengthened?

The questioner : We said that the imam can reverse the matter, meaning he lengthens... for the benefit of the ma'mum. This portion that he lengthened, meaning he lengthened it for the sake of the ma'mum...

The Shaykh : Anas said: "I pray for you, and I do not intend the prayer, but I pray so that you may learn how the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was" Anas or another of the Companions. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when the minbar was made, would stand on the steps of the minbar, say the takbir, and bow. When he wanted to prostrate, he would descend and prostrate on the ground, and he said: This does not cause harm.