Making Tasbih using Misbahah while the Khatib is delivering the Friday Khutbah

Q 1: What is the ruling on making Tasbih (glorification of Allah) on the fingers of the right hand or using Misbahah (counting beads used when remembering Allah) while the Khatib (preacher) is delivering the Friday Khutbah (sermon)?

A: It is obligatory to listen attentively to the Friday Khutbah. This is based on the Prophet's command which prohibits talking or making excessive deliberate movements during the Khutbah. Accordingly, it is not permissible to make Tasbih on the fingers of the hand or to use Misbahah. Using Misbahah is allowed provided that a person does not think it more virtuous than counting on the fingers. It is better to make Tasbih on the fingers, because this was the regular practice of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the fingers will be called as witnesses for or against a person on the Day of Judgment. (Part No. 7; Page No. 126) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.