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IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-162: HUKUM BERKATA-KATA KETIKA KHUTBAH
What is the ruling on speaking while the imam is delivering the sermon?
Short answer
Speaking while the khatib is delivering the sermon is prohibited based on authentic hadith, as it falls under lagha, meaning idle or futile speech or action.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hadith
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Speaking while the khatib is delivering the sermon is prohibited based on authentic hadith, as it falls under lagha, meaning idle or futile speech or action. Even telling someone to be quiet in words is considered lagha, so a gesture is sufficient. A person who does so still has a valid Friday prayer, but its reward is reduced. For someone who enters during the sermon, performing a brief two-rakaat prayer is preferred over sitting down immediately, provided time remains.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kesimpulannya, bercakap atau melakukan perkara-perkara yang sia-sia adalah termasuk dalam perkara yang lagha.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-162: HUKUM BERKATA-KATA KETIKA KHUTBAH”, 17 February 2017. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/1018-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-162-hukum-berkata-kata-ketika-khutbah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-speaking-during-friday-sermon/