In some countries, a person speaks in front of the people before the Friday sermon, before the preacher arrives. Does this fall under the prohibition?
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The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah bless you. In some Islamic countries, a young man stands before the Friday sermon, meaning he speaks a short word to the people to practice calling to Allah the Exalted. Is this in opposition to the prohibition of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding gathering in circles on Friday, the gathering in circles on Friday?
The Shaykh : When does he do this? When the imam arrives?
The questioner : He speaks for five or seven minutes, a quarter of an hour before he arrives.
The Shaykh : In front of the people?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : This is a religious innovation. This is originally a religious innovation, because the Friday sermon suffices for this.
The Shaykh : When does he do this? When the imam arrives?
The questioner : He speaks for five or seven minutes, a quarter of an hour before he arrives.
The Shaykh : In front of the people?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : This is a religious innovation. This is originally a religious innovation, because the Friday sermon suffices for this.