What is the Sunnah regarding the imam’s recitation for the people, and does he take into account the conditions of the people?
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The questioner : Is it recommended for the imam to follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) by reciting as he did in all prayers? This may cause difficulty in some cases, and a fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) may arise, especially if he prays in a mosque with students of knowledge, or if he takes into account the conditions of the people?
The Shaykh : I did not understand what you understood.
The questioner : What is the Sunnah regarding the imam’s prayer in terms of recitation, I mean?
The Shaykh : If the imam is a regular imam, the Sunnah is to apply the Sunnah, without doubt. And if he fears something, he should do it gradually. As for the occasional imam, like this one, he should look at what does not lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). Yes, Adam.
The Shaykh : I did not understand what you understood.
The questioner : What is the Sunnah regarding the imam’s prayer in terms of recitation, I mean?
The Shaykh : If the imam is a regular imam, the Sunnah is to apply the Sunnah, without doubt. And if he fears something, he should do it gradually. As for the occasional imam, like this one, he should look at what does not lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). Yes, Adam.