Those attending the Friday Khutbah
Q: We work in one of the internal security forces in Saudi Arabia. Our work requires us to go to Al-Haram-ul-Makky (the Sacred Mosque in Makkah) on Fridays, as we are responsible for looking after the people who attend Al-Haram-ul-Makky. We prevent them from sitting in the pathways leading to Al-Haram and organize the movement of Al-Mas`a (the place where pilgrims go between Safa and Marwah). While doing this, (Part No. 8; Page No. 248) we talk to the people while the Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) is delivering the Friday Khutbah (sermon), because our work requires this. It is related in a Hadith from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) that he said, what means, that if anyone tells their companion to be quiet while the Imam is delivering the Friday Khutbah, then they have spoken mistakenly. And if anyone speaks mistakenly, they will not get the reward of the Jumu`ah (Friday) Prayer. However, if we let the people sit in the pathways, they will obstruct other Muslims' movement in Al-Haram and we will be punished by our superiors for not keeping the pathways clear in Al-Haram. In addition, we join the Jumu`ah Prayer when the Khutbah is finished. Are we rewarded for the Jumu`ah Prayer we offer? Are we sinful if we attend the Khutbah and then have to get up again or talk during it if we see something that requires us to respond to it? We hope that you will honor us with an answer and guide us and all those who have similar jobs to the best way. May Allah grant you success!
A: If the case is as you mentioned, then there is no harm if you talk during the Friday Khutbah, for the public interest.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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