Sitting on the skins of predators: Abu Hanifah said there is no harm in sitting on them

Ata said: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was delivering the sermon when he said to the people: "Sit down!" Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) heard this while he was at the door, so he sat down. He said: "O Abdullah! Come inside."

Qays said: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was delivering the sermon when my father arrived, and he stood before him in the sun. He gave an order concerning him, and he was moved to the shade.

Amir said: The people used to greet the imam while he was on the pulpit, and the imam would also return the greeting.

Ibn Sirin narrates: The people used to seek permission from the imam while he was on the pulpit. When it was the time of Ziyad and this seeking of permission became frequent, Ziyad said: "Whoever places his hand on his nose, this will be (in place of) his permission."

Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Sayyiduna Sulayk al-Ghatafani (may Allah be pleased with him) came while the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was delivering the sermon on Friday. He asked him: "Have you prayed?" He said: "No!" He said: "Pray two rak'ahs, keeping them light." It is mentioned that the view of (Imam) Abu Hanifah is: The imam will not speak to anyone during his sermon.