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Shortening the sermon due to the small number of attendees

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Question:
He says: What is meant if a person wants to deliver the sermon to them? Does he shorten the sermon considering their small number?

Answer:
It is not a matter of looking at the number, but rather looking at the Sunnah. The Sunnah is to shorten the sermon and lengthen the prayer. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,
is the sign of his understanding (of faith). So lengthen the prayer and shorten the sermonمئنة من فقهه، فأطيلوا الصلاة وأقصروا الخطبة
Sahih Muslim 869
. However, the sermon, even when shortened, must encompass the admonition and advice, praising Allah and extolling Him, the two testimonies, sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), the admonition, and alerting people to what they need. It should be concise; this is better and more complete. If you are good at preparing the sermon, prepare it yourself. If you are not good at it, take from reliable and well-known sermons and choose the short, beneficial ones. Yes.
Source فتاوى على الهواء 28-12-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (48:26)

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