Imamate of One Who Mispronounces the Qur’an

Question

Zayd is often unable to pronounce the words of the Qur’an clearly. What is the ruling on the imamate of such a person? And what about asking such a person religious questions (masa’il) in the future?

Answer

If the imam is not an ‘alim (a scholar), then this matter should be referred to an ‘alim — let it be written, with explanation, exactly what mistake he makes in the words of the Qur’an, and then the ruling will become known.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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