We are in the process of speaking about Friday; there is no doubt that Friday or the Friday sermon has certain conditions. We would like you to tell us about this.
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The questioner : We are in the process of speaking, O Shaykh Muhammad, about Friday. There is no doubt that Friday or the Friday sermon has certain conditions. We would like you to tell us about this?
The Shaykh : The most important condition in the Friday sermon is that it be impactful.
The questioner : Very well.
The Shaykh : It should soften hearts, awaken them, and guide people to the truth. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to begin his sermons with praise of Allah and glorification of Him. A person should begin the sermon with praise and glorification of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), then proceed to the topic of the sermon. It is also necessary that his delivery of the sermon be appropriate to the topic.
The questioner : Very well.
The Shaykh : If the topic is one of admonition, reminder, and warning, let it be in a strong, impactful style, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would, when he delivered a sermon, his eyes would redden, his voice would rise, and his anger would intensify until he was like a warner to an army, saying, "O you people of the morning and the evening." It is also necessary that the preacher choose topics that people are most in need of, and this varies according to circumstances and times. Yes.
The questioner : Very well.
The Shaykh : The most important condition in the Friday sermon is that it be impactful.
The questioner : Very well.
The Shaykh : It should soften hearts, awaken them, and guide people to the truth. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to begin his sermons with praise of Allah and glorification of Him. A person should begin the sermon with praise and glorification of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), then proceed to the topic of the sermon. It is also necessary that his delivery of the sermon be appropriate to the topic.
The questioner : Very well.
The Shaykh : If the topic is one of admonition, reminder, and warning, let it be in a strong, impactful style, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would, when he delivered a sermon, his eyes would redden, his voice would rise, and his anger would intensify until he was like a warner to an army, saying, "O you people of the morning and the evening." It is also necessary that the preacher choose topics that people are most in need of, and this varies according to circumstances and times. Yes.
The questioner : Very well.