Is arriving early on Friday a recommended practice (sunnah) for the imam as well?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is arriving early on Friday a recommended practice (sunnah) for the imam as well?
Answer:
No, the imam does not attend except at the time of the sermon; this is only for the one praying behind the imam. Yes.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is arriving early on Friday a recommended practice (sunnah) for the imam as well?
Answer:
No, the imam does not attend except at the time of the sermon; this is only for the one praying behind the imam. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [ 3436/368] هل التبكير في يوم الجمعة سنة في حق الإمام أيضاً؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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