Is the intended meaning of the hadith: “The people are led by the one among them who is most proficient in reciting the Book of Allah” memorization or recitation with tajwid?
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The questioner : If you please, may Allah bless you. Regarding Sunan Ibn Majah 980Sahih (Darussalam), the question is whether the intent of the hadith is memorization or recitation with tajwid. What does this mean?
The Shaykh : It means reciting well, as prescribed in the Shari'ah, and not merely memorizing, however it may be.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : Is that clear?
The questioner : Clear, yes. May Allah bless you.
The people should be lead by the one who is most well-Versed in recitation of the Book of Allah
يؤمُّ القومَ أقرَؤُهم لكتاب اللهThe Shaykh : It means reciting well, as prescribed in the Shari'ah, and not merely memorizing, however it may be.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : Is that clear?
The questioner : Clear, yes. May Allah bless you.
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