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Salaat The Majlis Vol 27 No 12, p.11

The Imaam in a Sri Lankan Musjid, made a translation of the khutbah whilst reciting the khutbah from the mimbar.

Question

The Imaam in a Sri Lankan Musjid, made a translation of the khutbah whilst reciting the khutbah from the mimbar. Is this permissible?

Answer

The imam was in grievous error. He is guilty of bid'ah. It is not permissible to despoil the khutbah with a translation in between.

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Appears under THE FATHER’S RIGHTS? (approximate).

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