What is the ruling on the opening sermon (khutbat al-hajah) at the beginning of a speech? Is it obligatory or recommended, and where is it delivered?
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The questioner : Praise be to Allah... The opening sermon (khutbat al-hajah)... Is the opening sermon (khutbat al-hajah) before starting to speak obligatory, or is it a recommended practice (sunnah)?
The Shaykh : It is a confirmed recommended practice (sunnah muakkadah).
The questioner : In English.
Another questioner : In the context of discussion, is it a confirmed recommended practice (sunnah muakkadah)?
The Shaykh : Between every word that has importance and the speaker wants to reach the hearts of the listeners.
The questioner : I mean, before a word.
The Shaykh : Yes. Not every word, but rather a word that has importance and the speaker wants to reach the hearts of the listeners.
The Shaykh : It is a confirmed recommended practice (sunnah muakkadah).
The questioner : In English.
Another questioner : In the context of discussion, is it a confirmed recommended practice (sunnah muakkadah)?
The Shaykh : Between every word that has importance and the speaker wants to reach the hearts of the listeners.
The questioner : I mean, before a word.
The Shaykh : Yes. Not every word, but rather a word that has importance and the speaker wants to reach the hearts of the listeners.
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