The Friday preacher in my town delivers a single sermon without sitting for the customary break that preachers usually take. Is this contrary to the Sunnah?
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The questioner : The Friday preacher in my town delivers a single sermon without sitting for the customary break that preachers usually take. Is this considered contrary to the Sunnah?
The Shaykh : Yes, this is contrary to the Sunnah without a doubt. It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he would deliver two sermons on Friday, separating them with a sitting. In fact, most scholars say that the Friday prayer is invalid, because one of the conditions for the validity of the Friday prayer is that it be preceded by two sermons.
Therefore, inform this imam that his action is contrary to the Sunnah, and that his action implies, according to many scholars, that his Friday prayer is invalid. Tell him to fear Allah the Exalted and to follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in his guidance, for the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). We ask Allah for guidance for us and for him.
The questioner : O Allah, amen.
The Shaykh : Yes, this is contrary to the Sunnah without a doubt. It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he would deliver two sermons on Friday, separating them with a sitting. In fact, most scholars say that the Friday prayer is invalid, because one of the conditions for the validity of the Friday prayer is that it be preceded by two sermons.
Therefore, inform this imam that his action is contrary to the Sunnah, and that his action implies, according to many scholars, that his Friday prayer is invalid. Tell him to fear Allah the Exalted and to follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in his guidance, for the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). We ask Allah for guidance for us and for him.
The questioner : O Allah, amen.