Is it Sunnah to hold the asaa when delivering the Jumuah Khutbah?

Answer

In fact, the Barelwi bid‟atis believe that it is waajib. The asaa which is a decorated staff kept in some Musjids, is a bid‟ah ornament. It has no relationship with the Sunnah. The asaa is not part of the Khutbah‟s etiquettes. Even a Mustahab becomes bid‟ah if it is elevated to the status of Wujoob.