Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Umm Hisham says that I learned Surah Qaf from the blessed tongue of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He used to recite it while delivering the sermon to the people every Friday.

Hazrat Kulayb narrates that Hazrat Umar liked that Surah Aal-e-Imran be recited in every Friday sermon.

Hazrat Antarah narrates that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) recited Surah Al-Kafiroon and Surah Al-Ikhlas on the pulpit.

Hazrat Abu Abdur Rahman says that we were residing at a distance of one farsakh from Mada'in. The day of Jumu'ah came, so I and my father attended for Jumu'ah. Hazrat Hudhaifah (may Allah be pleased with him) delivered the sermon to us and in it he said: "Allah Almighty says: The Hour has drawn near, and the moon has split."

Hazrat Safwan bin Muhriz says that Hazrat Ash'ari was delivering the Friday sermon to us, during which he recited the second prostration (sajdah) of Surah Al-Hajj.

Hazrat Talha bin Yahya narrates that I heard Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz reciting this verse on the pulpit: Turn to your Lord and submit yourselves to Him. During the sermon, he had a staff in his hand.