Using A Phone To Deliver A Khutbah
Question
We have noticed a trend where some people read the Jumu’ah or Eid Khutbah from a phone, or refer to it when delivering a Bayaan. Is it acceptable to do this?
Answer
We are not in favour of using phones and devices whilst delivering the Khutbahs or Bayaans. One should rather use a Kitaab (book).
- Answered by
- Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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