Some of the ma'mum (those praying behind the imam) speaking with the imam, or for example repairing the loudspeaker device if it malfunctions during the khutbah (sermon) so that the benefit reaches everyone, does this fall under the prohibition?
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The questioner : Some of the ma'mum (those praying behind the imam) speaking with the imam, or for example repairing the loudspeaker device if it malfunctions during the khutbah (sermon) so that the benefit reaches everyone, does this fall under the prohibition?
The Shaykh : Speaking with the imam regarding what is in the public interest or out of necessity is permissible.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Rather, for example, the imam may say to someone who has entered and sat down, "Stand up and pray two rak'ahs." He may also say to someone who is hesitating between the rows or stepping over people's necks, "Sit down, for you have caused harm." He may also speak with the person repairing the loudspeaker device if it malfunctions, or speak with a person to open the windows if the people are feeling suffocated and having difficulty breathing, or something similar. The important point is that the khatib (preacher) may speak to whomever he wishes for the sake of public interest or necessity, and likewise others may speak to him for the sake of public interest or necessity. Yes.
The questioner : Yes, this is a message from the listener Ibrahim Muhammad, who sent several questions.
The Shaykh : Speaking with the imam regarding what is in the public interest or out of necessity is permissible.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Rather, for example, the imam may say to someone who has entered and sat down, "Stand up and pray two rak'ahs." He may also say to someone who is hesitating between the rows or stepping over people's necks, "Sit down, for you have caused harm." He may also speak with the person repairing the loudspeaker device if it malfunctions, or speak with a person to open the windows if the people are feeling suffocated and having difficulty breathing, or something similar. The important point is that the khatib (preacher) may speak to whomever he wishes for the sake of public interest or necessity, and likewise others may speak to him for the sake of public interest or necessity. Yes.
The questioner : Yes, this is a message from the listener Ibrahim Muhammad, who sent several questions.