Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The imam is responsible (for the prayer), and the muezzin is entrusted (with the prayer time). O Allah! Guide the imams and forgive the muezzins."
Hadith Referenceمسند الشهاب / 234
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده حسن
Hadith Takhrij«إسناده حسن ، وأخرجه أبو داود : 517، وترمذي : 207، وأحمد :561/2»