The criterion for shortening the Friday sermon
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the Friday sermon, it is reported that one of the signs of a man's understanding is that his sermon is short. He says: What is the criterion for shortening the sermon in this time?
Answer:
The criterion for shortening the sermon is like the criterion in the time of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), which is that it should be to the extent of the need: a few words, good and blessed. If it possesses this characteristic, then it is the sermon of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the Friday sermon, it is reported that one of the signs of a man's understanding is that his sermon is short. He says: What is the criterion for shortening the sermon in this time?
Answer:
The criterion for shortening the sermon is like the criterion in the time of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), which is that it should be to the extent of the need: a few words, good and blessed. If it possesses this characteristic, then it is the sermon of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، بداية من : الوجه الثامن : أن النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - قال : إنما الأعمال بالنيات وإنما لكل امرىء ما نوى — islamhouse.com (1:05:22)
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