The well-known account of Mu‘adh leading a lengthy prayer and being corrected illustrates that prolonged recitation may burden worshippers. The imam balances appropriate length with the full requirements of the prayer; moderation is not hurried invalid performance.
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The Incident of Mu‘adh and Excessive Length
Congregational Prayer: Its Status, Priority in Leading, and Conduct of the Imam
The well-known account of Mu‘adh leading a lengthy prayer and being corrected illustrates that prolonged recitation may burden worshippers. The imam balances appropriate length with the full requirements of the prayer; moderation is not hurried invalid performance.