Benefits of the Hadith: (While the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was delivering the Friday sermon, a man stood up and said, “O Messenger of Allah, the livestock have perished…”)
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The Shaykh : This provides evidence that it is permissible to address the khatib, but only in a matter of public benefit.
It also indicates that it is recommended for the khatib, when supplicating for rain on Friday, to raise his hands, and likewise for the people to raise their hands with him. The same applies to the istisqa’ sermon delivered in the open desert; it is recommended to raise the hands there as well, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did, and the people raised their hands with him. Yes.
The questioner : Some khatibs tell the worshippers, “Declare the oneness of Allah, send blessings upon the Prophet,” or they pose questions to them and wait for everyone to answer. What is your opinion of this?
The Shaykh : The Friday sermon?
The questioner : Yes.
It also indicates that it is recommended for the khatib, when supplicating for rain on Friday, to raise his hands, and likewise for the people to raise their hands with him. The same applies to the istisqa’ sermon delivered in the open desert; it is recommended to raise the hands there as well, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did, and the people raised their hands with him. Yes.
The questioner : Some khatibs tell the worshippers, “Declare the oneness of Allah, send blessings upon the Prophet,” or they pose questions to them and wait for everyone to answer. What is your opinion of this?
The Shaykh : The Friday sermon?
The questioner : Yes.