Source: Fatāwā ʿUlamāʾ Ahl al-Ḥadīth, Kitāb al-Ṣalāh, Vol. 1, p. 246
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❖ Question
If the imam changes his place during the ʿĪd sermon and delivers a very lengthy khutbah that leads people to become weary and disengaged, is such an action permissible?
❖ Answer
✔ Changing the place during the ʿĪd sermon is not impermissible — there is no harm in it from a Sharʿī perspective.
✘ However, making the sermon excessively long to the point that people become tired or disinterested is discouraged and undesirable.
🔹 The khāṭib (sermon-giver) should ensure that the khutbah remains concise, impactful, and engaging to preserve the attention and benefit of the audience.
Reference:
Ahl Ḥadīth Suhādrah, Vol. 4, Issue 28
