A question regarding the permissibility of someone who knows they are unjust to lead the congregational prayer.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
It is permissible for someone who knows they are unjust to lead the prayer, provided that the congregants believe in their justice, and the congregation is valid.
Source: Fiqh al-Wali: Rulings on Congregational Prayer
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
It is recommended (most cautious) that someone who knows they are unjust should not lead the prayer, although the stronger opinion is that it is permissible.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, the second condition for the Imam of the congregation + Commentary on the Urwat al-Wuthqa - Part Two, Conditions of the Imam of the Congregation, Article 16
May you be successful in all good.