What is the ruling on raising the hands and making du'a' in congregation after every sermon?
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The questioner : Regarding a question similar to our brother's: We have a group in the mosque who, after the Fajr prayer ends, sit and read Riyaad al-Saaliheen. After they finish, they raise their hands, and the one who is speaking to them makes du'a', and they say "Ameen" behind him. Is this du'a' permissible?
The Shaykh : Yes, this du'a' is permissible because the original purpose of the sitting is not for du'a' or dhikr, but for reading religious knowledge. However, it should not be made a regular, fixed practice, because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not stand up to make du'a' every time he gave a sermon or narrated a story to his Companions.
The questioner : And if they continue to do it?
The Shaykh : They should be told: Do not continue doing it, but do it occasionally.
And Brother Musa is indicating that the time is up, so until the next meeting, if Allah wills. We ask Allah the Exalted to grant us and you beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds.
The Shaykh : Yes, this du'a' is permissible because the original purpose of the sitting is not for du'a' or dhikr, but for reading religious knowledge. However, it should not be made a regular, fixed practice, because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not stand up to make du'a' every time he gave a sermon or narrated a story to his Companions.
The questioner : And if they continue to do it?
The Shaykh : They should be told: Do not continue doing it, but do it occasionally.
And Brother Musa is indicating that the time is up, so until the next meeting, if Allah wills. We ask Allah the Exalted to grant us and you beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds.