Regarding, O esteemed Shaykh Muhammad, some preachers arriving early and some late, is there a specific time for the preacher to enter the pulpit, O Shaykh?
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The questioner : Regarding, O esteemed Shaykh Muhammad (may Allah preserve you), some preachers arriving early and some late, is there a specific time for the preacher to enter the pulpit, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : It is better for the preacher to be present when the sun has passed its zenith.
The questioner : Very well.
The Shaykh : Because this is the time for the midday prayer. Some scholars have granted a dispensation to advance it by one or two hours before the zenith, and some even went so far as to say that it is permissible to pray the Friday prayer when the sun has risen the height of a spear, just as the festival prayer is performed. However, the precaution, out of respect for the disagreement on this matter, is not to advance it before the zenith. Also, it is better for the preachers to arrive at the same time so that there is no opportunity for a negligent invalidator to be found in the market, for example, while the nearby mosque is delivering the sermon or praying. He would say to him, "Pray," and he would say, "I have already prayed in such-and-such mosque." He might be telling the truth or lying. Therefore, if people are told to make their arrival at the mosque at the time of the sun's zenith, this is better and more appropriate for the Muslims.
The questioner : May Allah reward you and bless you, O Shaykh Muhammad.
The Shaykh : It is better for the preacher to be present when the sun has passed its zenith.
The questioner : Very well.
The Shaykh : Because this is the time for the midday prayer. Some scholars have granted a dispensation to advance it by one or two hours before the zenith, and some even went so far as to say that it is permissible to pray the Friday prayer when the sun has risen the height of a spear, just as the festival prayer is performed. However, the precaution, out of respect for the disagreement on this matter, is not to advance it before the zenith. Also, it is better for the preachers to arrive at the same time so that there is no opportunity for a negligent invalidator to be found in the market, for example, while the nearby mosque is delivering the sermon or praying. He would say to him, "Pray," and he would say, "I have already prayed in such-and-such mosque." He might be telling the truth or lying. Therefore, if people are told to make their arrival at the mosque at the time of the sun's zenith, this is better and more appropriate for the Muslims.
The questioner : May Allah reward you and bless you, O Shaykh Muhammad.