Reference: Majmoo al-Fataawa wal-Maqaalaat al-Mutanawwi'ah v12 p96-97
Question: I inform you that I am the imaam of a masjid in one of the suburbs of Riyadh and the problem is that I am weak in my tajweed (proper rules of recitation) during recitation and make many errors. I have memorised three parts [of the Qur.aan] and some aayaat from other Soorahs and I am afraid in my conscious. Please assist me. Should I continue as an imaam or resign?
Response: You must exert a lot of effort in memorising what you can from the Qur.aan and tajweed and be aware of the tidings of good and the protection from Allaah the Mighty and Majestic - if you have corrected your intention and strived much in that as Allaah سبحانه و تعالى has stated:
Also is the statement of the Prophet ﷺ:
We do not therefore advise you to resign. On the contrary, we advise you to make a continuous effort and have patience and steadfastness until you are successful in learning the tajweed of Allaah's Book and memoriaing it entirely or what is made easy for you and may Allaah accept your eforts make your affair easy.
