What is the ruling on an imam who holds the microphone in his hand so that those behind him can follow him?
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The questioner : O Shaykh, we sometimes pray with a large group of students and we are forced to hold the microphone in our hands while prostrating, bowing, and standing. Is there any harm in this?
The Shaykh : There is no harm in it, but why don't you buy a small speaker? A person can put it in his pocket and pray.
The questioner : These are available, but sometimes we may be forced to do so and not find one.
The Shaykh : In any case, there is no harm in this because it is a slight movement for the benefit of the ma'mum (those praying behind the imam). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did something similar. When the minbar was made for him, he used to pray on it. He would stand on the steps, pray standing, and bow. When he wanted to prostrate, he would come down from the minbar and prostrate. He said:Sahih Muslim 544a His statement: is analogous to the one who holds the microphone or loudspeaker in his hand so that those behind him can follow him.
The Shaykh : There is no harm in it, but why don't you buy a small speaker? A person can put it in his pocket and pray.
The questioner : These are available, but sometimes we may be forced to do so and not find one.
The Shaykh : In any case, there is no harm in this because it is a slight movement for the benefit of the ma'mum (those praying behind the imam). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did something similar. When the minbar was made for him, he used to pray on it. He would stand on the steps, pray standing, and bow. When he wanted to prostrate, he would come down from the minbar and prostrate. He said: