It is narrated from Hazrat Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) that I once submitted in the court of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), "O Messenger of Allah! (peace and blessings be upon him) Appoint me as the imam of my people." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You are the imam of your people. Lead the prayer while considering the weakest among them, and appoint a muezzin who does not take any wage for his call to prayer."