What is the ruling on leaning on a cane during the Friday sermon?
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Question : This questioner, Salih al-Shamri, says: What is the ruling on the preacher leaning on a cane during the Friday sermon?
Answer : Some scholars hold that it is a recommended practice (sunnah) for the preacher to lean on a cane during his sermon. Others hold that it is not part of the Sunnah except when there is a need for it, and this second opinion is more correct. If the preacher needs to lean on the cane because he cannot stand for the sermon without support, or because his body is weak and cannot bear standing, or something similar, then leaning on it is required, because it is a means to good, and all means to good are good. As for when he does not need it, the correct view is that it is not prescribed for him to lean on it. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah bless you.
Answer : Some scholars hold that it is a recommended practice (sunnah) for the preacher to lean on a cane during his sermon. Others hold that it is not part of the Sunnah except when there is a need for it, and this second opinion is more correct. If the preacher needs to lean on the cane because he cannot stand for the sermon without support, or because his body is weak and cannot bear standing, or something similar, then leaning on it is required, because it is a means to good, and all means to good are good. As for when he does not need it, the correct view is that it is not prescribed for him to lean on it. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 651- ما حكم الاتكاء على العصا في خطبة الجمعة/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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