Question
The Imaam at our location mounts the mimbar immediately after the Eid Salaat. There is no opportunity after the Salaat to engage in a Dua. Is the Imaam's conduct proper? Some people engage individually in dua while the Imaam is reciting the Khutbah. Is this permissible?
Answer
The Imaam's conduct is improper. The Imaam and the musallis should engage in silent Dua after the Eid Salaat. The practice of omitting the Dua and starting immediately with the Khutbah is not proper. Also, the practice of a congregational dua after the Khutbah is bid'ah, hence not permissible.
It is not permissible to engage in private Dua and Thikr whilst the Imaam is reciting the Khutbah. It is compulsory to listen to the Khutbah.
One may engage in private Dua after returning home.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 21 No 10
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