Question
Is it recommended for the muezzin to be pious?
Answer
Yes; on the authority of Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The imam is responsible, and the muezzin is entrusted. O Allah, guide the imams and forgive the muezzins," in Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah 3: 15, Sahih Ibn Hibban 4: 559, and Sunan al-Tirmidhi 1: 402. See: Sharh al-Wiqayah p. 140.