What is the ruling on the Eid sermon, is it obligatory to listen to it, and is one sermon sufficient?
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The questioner : We conclude this session, Honorable Shaykh, with a question from one of the brothers. He says: What is the ruling on the Eid sermon? Is it permissible to listen to it? And is it permissible to be content with just one sermon?
The Shaykh : Yes. Regarding the Eid sermon, the scholars stated that it is a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory, and not a condition for the validity of the prayer. This is unlike the Friday sermon, which is obligatory and a condition for the validity of the prayer according to the majority of scholars. Listening to it is not obligatory. Rather, whoever wishes may remain and listen so as not to disturb others, and whoever wishes may leave, and there is no sin on him for doing so. As for whether it is one sermon or two:
The numerous authentic hadiths state that it is one sermon. It has also been reported that it is two sermons, and the jurists adopted this view.
So, if one limits it to one sermon, he is not to be blamed. And if he delivers two sermons, there is no harm. If the women do not hear the sermon, he should go to them and admonish them, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did. However, if they hear it through the loudspeaker, there is no need to go to them, but he should mention the guidance that pertains specifically to women
The presenter : and the admonition.
The Shaykh : Thank you, Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge, and benefit the Muslims through you.
The Shaykh : Yes. Regarding the Eid sermon, the scholars stated that it is a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory, and not a condition for the validity of the prayer. This is unlike the Friday sermon, which is obligatory and a condition for the validity of the prayer according to the majority of scholars. Listening to it is not obligatory. Rather, whoever wishes may remain and listen so as not to disturb others, and whoever wishes may leave, and there is no sin on him for doing so. As for whether it is one sermon or two:
The numerous authentic hadiths state that it is one sermon. It has also been reported that it is two sermons, and the jurists adopted this view.
So, if one limits it to one sermon, he is not to be blamed. And if he delivers two sermons, there is no harm. If the women do not hear the sermon, he should go to them and admonish them, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did. However, if they hear it through the loudspeaker, there is no need to go to them, but he should mention the guidance that pertains specifically to women
The presenter : and the admonition.
The Shaykh : Thank you, Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge, and benefit the Muslims through you.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 657- ما حكم خطبة العيد وهل يجب الانصات لها وهل تكفي خطبة واحدة/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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