[Ruling on being led in prayer by one who is not the most entitled 2]

Answer: Based on what we have stated—that imamate is the right of the most entitled, which he may take up or forgo—this does not detract from the virtue of the congregation, on condition that the one authorized to advance be the most entitled among the remaining; for the virtue is only attained by following the guidance of the Messenger—may Allah bless him and his family and grant them peace.
Source : Min Thimār al-ʿIlm wa al-Ḥikmah vol.1