The ruling on delaying the Friday prayer for the imam
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Question:
Regarding delaying the Friday prayer, which is better: for the imam to arrive early and sit in a room near the pulpit, or to delay and sit at home, then come when the sermon begins?
Answer:
He should follow what is easier for him. If it is easier for him to come and sit in the room, then when the time enters, he stands up and delivers the sermon and prays. And if he wishes, he may remain in his home until he wants to deliver the sermon and then come. This is if his home is close. But if his home is far and he has to travel a distance to reach it, he should be cautious, arrive early, and sit in the room. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
Regarding delaying the Friday prayer, which is better: for the imam to arrive early and sit in a room near the pulpit, or to delay and sit at home, then come when the sermon begins?
Answer:
He should follow what is easier for him. If it is easier for him to come and sit in the room, then when the time enters, he stands up and delivers the sermon and prays. And if he wishes, he may remain in his home until he wants to deliver the sermon and then come. This is if his home is close. But if his home is far and he has to travel a distance to reach it, he should be cautious, arrive early, and sit in the room. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/249 — archive.org (13:06)
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