Sunnats after English lecture in Jumu'ah

Category: 

Salaat

According to Madhhab: 

Hanafi

Reference: 

1440-309

Question: 

Regarding the time
given for sunnats before jummah salaah, what is noticed is that in those
masaajid where time is given to perform sunnats after the english lecture, many
if not most of those present perform their sunnats and also fill up the gaps in
the saffs resulting in those standing outside the masjid finding place in the
masjid before the commencement of the khutbah as oppose to those masaajid where
time is not given late comers either perform their sunnats during the English
lecture finding it very hard to concentrate(due to our own weakness)or do not
perform the sunnats at all. In some masaajid late comers end up standing at the
back of or outside the masjid for the entire duration of the khutba and only
find place once the sufuf are formed.

Keeping the above in
mind could mufti sb please enlighten as to what would be the best option and
closest to the Sunnah and does mufti sb feel that all the mutawallis of the
different masaajid be encouraged to adopt the method of giving time to perform
the Sunnah (although this could have a reverse effect having those who used to
come early now coming later knowing that time will be given) or should the
matter be left as is.

A detailed explanation would be appreciated. 


Answer: 

Implementing anyone of the two methods would be permissible. It is reported that Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radhiallahu Anhu used to stand next to the Mimbar to give advices and he would continue till the Imam would be heard coming in for the Khutba. (Al-Mustadrak Lil-Haakim Vol. 1 Pg. 190). This together with preferred view regarding any Sunnah Salaah that it should be performed at home on condition that the home environment does not cause any deficiency in concentration. (Shaami Bol. 1 Pg. 530).  However, considering the prevalent conditions (as explained in the query) the better method to be adopted would be that of giving time after the English lecture to perform the Sunnah Salaah. 

These concerns could be brought to the attention of the Mutawallis who should then discuss the matter with the Ulama of their areas and they should mutually decide as to which of the methods would be most appropriate for the area. (Fataawa Mahmudiyyah Vol. 12 Pg. 393). In coming to a decision sight should not be lost of the condition of the Musallis. It should not lead to the Musallis undermining the importance of the English lecture which for many is the only time during the week reserved for listening to discourses on Islamic matters like basic Aqaa’id, Fiqh, Muasharaat etc. On the other hand due consideration should also be given to the performance of and the concentration in the Sunnah salaah as well as straightening of the Sufuf when reaching the conclusion.

AND ALLAH TA'AALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST
ANSWERED BY: Abdullah Bin Riyaadh


CHECKED AND APPROVED BY:  Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B. 
Islamic Date:7 Jumaadal Ukhra 1440 - English Date: 13 February 2019

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