The ruling on the preacher ascending the pulpit before the sun passes its zenith
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Question:
May Allah reward you and bless you. This is a caller to the program who has used the code name Salim Alif Alif. He says: When does the preacher ascend the pulpit? Some preachers say he ascends early, while others delay. What is the wisdom behind this, Honorable Shaykh? And which is better?
Answer:
Ascending the pulpit takes place after the time has entered. If the preacher is certain that the time has entered by the sun passing its zenith, he ascends the pulpit and does not delay, for that would be difficult for the congregation to wait. Rather, he hastens. As for ascending the pulpit before the sun passes its zenith, there is a difference of opinion among the scholars, and the majority hold that it is not permissible. It is authentically established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) delivered his Friday sermon and prayer after the sun had passed its zenith. Yes.
May Allah reward you and bless you. This is a caller to the program who has used the code name Salim Alif Alif. He says: When does the preacher ascend the pulpit? Some preachers say he ascends early, while others delay. What is the wisdom behind this, Honorable Shaykh? And which is better?
Answer:
Ascending the pulpit takes place after the time has entered. If the preacher is certain that the time has entered by the sun passing its zenith, he ascends the pulpit and does not delay, for that would be difficult for the congregation to wait. Rather, he hastens. As for ascending the pulpit before the sun passes its zenith, there is a difference of opinion among the scholars, and the majority hold that it is not permissible. It is authentically established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) delivered his Friday sermon and prayer after the sun had passed its zenith. Yes.
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