Imamate of a boy

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Q 2: Is it permissible for the Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) to entrust a young boy to lead the people in Salah (Prayer) even if this young boy memorizes part of the Qur'an?

A: If anything prevents the regular Imam from going to his Masjid (mosque) and leading the Salah, he is required to deputize a person who is qualified for being an Imam in terms of recitation of the Qur'an and knowledge of Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), even if this person is younger or older than the regular Imam. This is because the criterion in this case is correct recitation and knowledge of the rulings of Tajwid (reciting the Qur'an following the rules of recitation) and Salah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.