The conditions that should be present in the Friday preacher
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Are there conditions that must be met by the Friday preacher?
Answer: Yes, he must possess knowledge and be able to deliver the sermon so that the people can hear it. He must have an impact in admonishing and reminding them. First and foremost, it is obligatory that he be a Muslim; this is a necessity. ... The prayer is not valid with a non-Muslim. If he is righteous, that is preferable, though there is scholarly disagreement regarding whether righteousness is a condition. However, that he be known for righteousness is what is recommended, so that his admonition is accepted and has an effect. He should be from the people of knowledge and insight in what has been entrusted to him. ... All of this is required of the preacher. As for being a Muslim, that is a condition. A group of scholars say that it is also obligatory that he be righteous, but the correct view is that it is not a condition. If he preaches while committing a sin, the sermon is valid if he is a Muslim. However, if it is by choice, the authorities and those in charge should choose ... the preacher who is a good, righteous, and learned man, suitable for the sermon in his voice, admonition, and reminder. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good and do you good.
Answer: Yes, he must possess knowledge and be able to deliver the sermon so that the people can hear it. He must have an impact in admonishing and reminding them. First and foremost, it is obligatory that he be a Muslim; this is a necessity. ... The prayer is not valid with a non-Muslim. If he is righteous, that is preferable, though there is scholarly disagreement regarding whether righteousness is a condition. However, that he be known for righteousness is what is recommended, so that his admonition is accepted and has an effect. He should be from the people of knowledge and insight in what has been entrusted to him. ... All of this is required of the preacher. As for being a Muslim, that is a condition. A group of scholars say that it is also obligatory that he be righteous, but the correct view is that it is not a condition. If he preaches while committing a sin, the sermon is valid if he is a Muslim. However, if it is by choice, the authorities and those in charge should choose ... the preacher who is a good, righteous, and learned man, suitable for the sermon in his voice, admonition, and reminder. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good and do you good.
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