His final question asks whether it is required for the Friday imam to deliver the sermon from an elevated place, or whether it is permissible for him to deliver it from the mihrab?
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The questioner : His final question asks whether it is required for the Friday imam to deliver the sermon from an elevated place, or whether it is permissible for him to deliver it from the mihrab?
The Shaykh : It is not required that he be on an elevated place; rather, it is permissible for him to be in the mihrab on the ground. However, being on an elevated place is better because it is clearer and more visible to the people. As is well known, when the listener sees the preacher, he is more affected by his sermon and pays more attention to it. Therefore, he should be on an elevated place where all the attendees can see him, if that is feasible.
The questioner : Yes, this questioner is a Yemeni national residing in Jubayla.
The Shaykh : It is not required that he be on an elevated place; rather, it is permissible for him to be in the mihrab on the ground. However, being on an elevated place is better because it is clearer and more visible to the people. As is well known, when the listener sees the preacher, he is more affected by his sermon and pays more attention to it. Therefore, he should be on an elevated place where all the attendees can see him, if that is feasible.
The questioner : Yes, this questioner is a Yemeni national residing in Jubayla.