Is it permissible to use a microphone at gatherings for preaching and reminding?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. This questioner asks: Is there anything wrong with using a microphone at gatherings and celebrations for preaching and reminding?
Answer:
That is good, if the purpose is preaching and reminding, conveying the message to the people; that is a good thing. But if the purpose is singing and musical instruments, that is not permissible. This is wrong; this is a declaration of what is wrong. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. This questioner asks: Is there anything wrong with using a microphone at gatherings and celebrations for preaching and reminding?
Answer:
That is good, if the purpose is preaching and reminding, conveying the message to the people; that is a good thing. But if the purpose is singing and musical instruments, that is not permissible. This is wrong; this is a declaration of what is wrong. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1212] هل يجوز استخدام الميكروفون في المناسبات للوعظ والتذكير؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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