What is meant by the report of Ibn Mas'ud regarding his dislike of delivering sermons every day?
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The questioner : It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari that Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) disliked delivering sermons frequently. He used to go out to his companions every Thursday, and he attributed this dislike to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). How can we follow his example by delivering these lessons in the mosques?
The Shaykh : This is what Ibn Mas'ud cited as evidence: he said, "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) would alternate with us in delivering sermons, fearing that we would become bored." This is because the lessons are for the general public. However, if the lessons are specific and agreed upon by students of knowledge, even if they are held every day or every night, there is no harm in that, and this is something that is necessary. As for the general public, it is as Ibn Mas'ud said: he would alternate with them in delivering sermons, meaning he would not continue with them in a way that would bore them, but rather he would do it at times and not at others. Yes.
The Shaykh : This is what Ibn Mas'ud cited as evidence: he said, "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) would alternate with us in delivering sermons, fearing that we would become bored." This is because the lessons are for the general public. However, if the lessons are specific and agreed upon by students of knowledge, even if they are held every day or every night, there is no harm in that, and this is something that is necessary. As for the general public, it is as Ibn Mas'ud said: he would alternate with them in delivering sermons, meaning he would not continue with them in a way that would bore them, but rather he would do it at times and not at others. Yes.
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