The imam reading a book to the worshippers after the 'Asr prayer
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible or not permissible for the imam to read a book to the congregation of the mosque after the 'Asr prayer, such as *Riyad al-Saliheen*, and to continue doing so daily?
Answer:
This is a good and fine deed, reminding people of the hadiths of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). There is nothing wrong with it, if Allah wills, every day; there is no obstacle. But do not make it too long for them; three hadiths, two hadiths—do not make it too long for them. There is good in it, if Allah wills.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible or not permissible for the imam to read a book to the congregation of the mosque after the 'Asr prayer, such as *Riyad al-Saliheen*, and to continue doing so daily?
Answer:
This is a good and fine deed, reminding people of the hadiths of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). There is nothing wrong with it, if Allah wills, every day; there is no obstacle. But do not make it too long for them; three hadiths, two hadiths—do not make it too long for them. There is good in it, if Allah wills.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/136 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (52:30)
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