What is the meaning of his saying: “Whoever touches the pebbles has spoken in vain”?
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The questioner : What is meant by his saying: Sahih Muslim 857b Is touching the pebbles meant to apply during the entire time of the sermon?
The Shaykh : As long as the imam is delivering the sermon
The questioner : Even if it is a small part?
The Shaykh : Even if it is a small part. Yes, the reward of Jumu'ah is lost, because whoever speaks in vain has no Jumu'ah.
and he who touched pebbles caused an interruption.
ومن مس الحصى فقد لغىThe Shaykh : As long as the imam is delivering the sermon
The questioner : Even if it is a small part?
The Shaykh : Even if it is a small part. Yes, the reward of Jumu'ah is lost, because whoever speaks in vain has no Jumu'ah.
