Hazrat Abu Huraira narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) led the morning prayer. Most likely, it was the Fajr prayer. When he completed the prayer, he said, "Has anyone among you recited (something)?" A man said, "I have recited." The Prophet said, "I was also wondering who was disputing with me in the Qur'an!"

Hazrat Imran bin Husain narrates that one day the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) led the Zuhr prayer. When he finished the prayer, he said, "Did anyone recite Surah Al-A'la?" A man said, "I did." The Prophet said, "I had realized that someone was disputing with me."

Hazrat Abdullah narrates that we used to recite (the Qur'an) behind the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), so he forbade us by saying: "You mix up the Qur'an over me."

Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever has an imam, the recitation of the imam is his recitation."

Hazrat Abu Wa'il says that a man came to Hazrat Abdullah and asked, "Can I recite (Qira'at) behind the Imam?" He replied, "There is an engagement in prayer, and the responsibility of that engagement has been taken by the Imam."

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Whoever recites (Qur'an) behind the Imam has rebelled against nature.

Hazrat Saad says that I wish there were a burning ember in the mouth of the one who recites (Qur'an) behind the Imam.

Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit says that there is no recitation behind the Imam.

Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates that the recitation of the Imam is sufficient for you.

Hazrat Aswad says that the imam about whom I know that he is reciting, I consider it better to hold a burning coal in my mouth than to recite behind him.