The ruling on clearing one's throat upon entering the mosque to let the imam know of one's presence
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to clear one's throat upon entering the mosque to let the imam know of one's presence, so that he waits for him if he is bowing?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, when the prayer is called, comeSahih al-Bukhari 635 He walks in the ship, and we are not around shirk (associating partners with Allah). Some people say, "O Helper of the patient," meaning, be patient when we board. All of this is from the actions of the common people and hunger. No, he comes in as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded him, and he prays what he catches up with and makes up what he missed, praise be to Allah.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to clear one's throat upon entering the mosque to let the imam know of one's presence, so that he waits for him if he is bowing?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, when the prayer is called, come
you should come with calmness, and pray whatever you get (with the people) and complete the rest which you have missed.
وعليكم السكينة ما أدركتم فصلوا وما فاتكم فأتموا
Source
شرح زاد المستقنع [17] — alfawzan.live (1:10:27)
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