What is the ruling on the two rak'ahs of greeting the mosque for the Friday preacher?
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Question:
Is it obligatory for the Friday preacher to pray the two rak'ahs of greeting the mosque if he enters the mosque on Friday?
Answer:
No, this is a bid'ah (religious innovation). If he prays the greeting of the mosque and then delivers the sermon, that is a bid'ah. He should deliver the sermon immediately; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to enter and begin with the sermon.
Is it obligatory for the Friday preacher to pray the two rak'ahs of greeting the mosque if he enters the mosque on Friday?
Answer:
No, this is a bid'ah (religious innovation). If he prays the greeting of the mosque and then delivers the sermon, that is a bid'ah. He should deliver the sermon immediately; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to enter and begin with the sermon.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم ركعتي تحية المسجد لخطيب الجمعة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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