Huffaaz & Taraweeh

Salaat is a great bounty of Allah Ta'ala upon His servants. It is that special audience that Allah Ta'ala grants to His servants so that they may communicate with Him. How fortunate we are that the King of all Kings - Allah Ta'ala - brings us to His House (the Masjid); and talking to us affords us the opportunity to communicate with Him. It is therefore incumbent upon us that we show gratitude and appreciation to Allah Ta'ala for giving us the guidance and Tawfeeq to perform Salaat in the best possible manner.

HUFFAAZ AND TARAWEEH
Unfortunately great disregard is shown on our part as to the type of Huffaaz that we appoint to lead the congregation for Taraweeh. In many Masaajid, it is noticed that the Hafiz/Hufaaz is totally unfit (Islamically) to lead the Taraweeh Salaat. Many are young boys not even aware of the basic rules governing Salaat. Some are only seen in the Masjid in Ramadhaan. Many indulge in listening to music, watching TV Programmes and commit other sins openly in the months before Ramadhaan.

(Fataawa Rahimiyyah).