The Surahs Prescribed to Be Recited in the Fajr Prayer on Friday

Question:
Some of the ma'mum (those praying behind the imam) complain about the recitation of Surat al-Sajdah and Surat al-Dahr on Friday night. What is the imam's position, given that most of them prefer it, while some do not?

Answer:
In the Fajr prayer, this is a recommended practice (sunnah): reciting Surat al-Sajdah and reciting "Has there come over man..." is a recommended practice performed by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and authentic hadiths have been established regarding it. Therefore, it is a recommended practice for the imam to recite in the Fajr prayer: "Alam" (Surat al-Sajdah) in the first unit, and "Has there come over man..." in the second unit. It is a recommended practice.
The one who complains about it is either ignorant or weak in faith. Reviving the recommended practices is required. The imam should not be concerned with them; he should recite the recommended practices, not pay attention to those who complain about it, and focus on the prayer, performing it with tranquility in the prayer, without haste, and reciting what Allah has prescribed in it. All of this is required. Even if some people complain, he should not abandon the recommended practice for the sake of some people. He should care for the recommended practice and strive to maintain it in the prayer and elsewhere. Even if some people complain about it, such as the recitation of Surat al-Sajdah and "Has there come over man...", these are among the recommended practices. And Allah knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.