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[quote]Asslamu Alaikkum Sisters and Brothers!

This is the situation:
There is an Imam in one Masjid. He attends (and helps) in other places as well, so, he is sometimes unable to carry out all duties in this masjid.
One family, living close by, has a son, 18 y/o, who became very knowledgable in recitation, usually leads the prayers the rest of the time. 
This boy seems to be very enthusiastic on leading the prayers, and has a particular style, making the prayer too long, too slow, with long recitations and every step in the prayer takes more than twice as normal (believe me, no exageration...).
Some members of the community are very upset, and also saying that the Imam allows him to do it because his family is financially supporting the masjid, and things like that (which may be true somehow...). Anyways... I can tell that even to me, new and enthusiastic in Islam, these prayers finally are too long and certain positions such as Ruku or Sajdah difficult for elders... 
You can see some faces by the time he stands up front. I witnessed how he does this without even inviting others to do lead the prayer instead.
Beyond this... can you explain certain criteria that applies in regular times and exceptional times in regard of this matter?
Some people is upset with the fact that even a good person, but at 18 y/o is too young, particularly when other brothers are more capable and wiser on the eyes of the community.
In the absence of the Imam, does anyone has the right to stand up front and lead the preyer or should be a previous agreement? Same or different applies for Jumuah?
Thank you!
Daniel[/quote]

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