The ruling on praying behind an imam who does not recite well
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Question:
What is the opinion of the honorable Shaykh regarding an imam who does not recite well? Is it permissible to pray behind him? Please note that there is no one better than him in the village, except on holidays and during vacations, when some students come to the village. However, this is the permanent imam of this mosque. Also, since there is a Quran memorization school nearby, I asked him to study there, but he did not. I ask for your guidance?
Answer:
If there is no error in his recitation that changes the meaning, there is nothing wrong with praying behind him. For example, if he says "Alhamdulillah Rabb al-'alamin" with a kasrah on the ba, or says "Al-Rahman al-Rahim" with a kasrah on the nun, or says "Al-Rahman al-Rahim" with a dammah on it, it does not harm. However, if his recitation changes the meaning, that should be made clear to him. He should be taught and guided until his recitation becomes correct. If he makes a mistake while reciting, it should be corrected for him. He should be encouraged to enter a Quran memorization school so that his recitation may become correct. And Allah is the One to be sought for help.
What is the opinion of the honorable Shaykh regarding an imam who does not recite well? Is it permissible to pray behind him? Please note that there is no one better than him in the village, except on holidays and during vacations, when some students come to the village. However, this is the permanent imam of this mosque. Also, since there is a Quran memorization school nearby, I asked him to study there, but he did not. I ask for your guidance?
Answer:
If there is no error in his recitation that changes the meaning, there is nothing wrong with praying behind him. For example, if he says "Alhamdulillah Rabb al-'alamin" with a kasrah on the ba, or says "Al-Rahman al-Rahim" with a kasrah on the nun, or says "Al-Rahman al-Rahim" with a dammah on it, it does not harm. However, if his recitation changes the meaning, that should be made clear to him. He should be taught and guided until his recitation becomes correct. If he makes a mistake while reciting, it should be corrected for him. He should be encouraged to enter a Quran memorization school so that his recitation may become correct. And Allah is the One to be sought for help.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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