Multiple Sermons at the 'Arafah Camps

The questioner:
In some cases. Now, at 'Arafah, in many camps, some have a preacher in every camp. Is the sermon accepted, or is it permissible to have a sermon in every camp?

The Shaykh:
The general sermon delivered by the deputy of the imam is sufficient.

The questioner:
They hear it from me.

The Shaykh:
Whether they heard it or not, the Sunnah is fulfilled by this sermon delivered by the deputy of the imam, whether they heard it or not. But if they hear it, they benefit. Good. Yes.

The questioner:
Even if they did.

The Shaykh:
There is no report of multiplying the sermons; this is contrary to the Sunnah. However, if he gives them a sermon of admonition, or admonishes his group, that is not a khutbah (sermon), it is just admonition, and there is no harm in that. But if it is in the form of a khutbah and intended to follow the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), then no, this is contrary to the Sunnah. The Messenger did not order all the pilgrims to deliver sermons or hold khutbahs; rather, the sermon of the imam or his deputy is sufficient, whether they heard it or not. Yes.