It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man came to the service of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said: O Messenger of Allah! I think that because of so-and-so (the imam), I will miss the Fajr prayer out of fear of him. The narrator says: I have never seen the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) more angry during a sermon than on that day. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: O people! Some of you make others dislike (the prayer). Whoever among you leads the people in prayer should make it light, for among the worshippers are the weak, the elderly, and those with needs.