Translating Jumu`ah Khutbah on the part of someone other than the Imam to help those who do not know Arabic understand the Khutbah
Q 1: Is it permissible
for someone other than the Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) to translate the Khutbah (sermon) of Jumu`ah (Friday) Prayer to help those who do not know Arabic to understand the Khutbah?
A:
It is permissible to translate the Khutbah of Jumu`ah Prayer into a language understandable to those who do not understand the language of the Khatib so that they can benefit from the Khutbah.
Q 6:
Is it permissible for the Imam preaching the Khutbah (sermon) of Jumu`ah to supplicate for people right after finishing the Khutbah and while still on the pulpit and the attendance say after him: "Amen"?
A:
Du`a' (supplication) at the end the second Khutbah of Jumu`ah Prayer is permissible only for the Imam. As for the Ma'mums (people being led by an Imam in Prayer), they should not say: "Amen" collectively, but (Part No. 7; Page No. 142) everyone should say it individually and in a low voice.May Allah grant us success. May peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions!