If the khatib ascends the minbar and does not greet the congregation, is his khutbah valid?
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The questioner:
If the khatib ascends the minbar and does not greet the congregation, is his khutbah valid?
The Shaykh:
It is valid, but he has left a recommended practice (sunnah); he has left a recommended practice (sunnah), yes.
The questioner:
Are you leaving this matter?
The Shaykh:
Following the way of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
If the khatib ascends the minbar and does not greet the congregation, is his khutbah valid?
The Shaykh:
It is valid, but he has left a recommended practice (sunnah); he has left a recommended practice (sunnah), yes.
The questioner:
Are you leaving this matter?
The Shaykh:
Following the way of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [827 -3022] إذا صعد الخطيب على المنبر ولم يسلم على المأمومين فهل تصح خطبته؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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