The Language of the Friday Khutbah (Article)

Author: Mufti Taqi Usmani

Excerpt: If the khutbah is a mode of worship, then it may not be changed based on rational opinion.

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3 questions
1. Which piece of evidence from the article is presented to support the view that the Friday khutbah is a form of worship rather than merely an educational lecture?
2. Which requirement mentioned in the article is cited as confirming that the khutbah is part of the prayer?
3. According to the article, which legal school states that the khutbah must be delivered in Arabic and if no one can deliver it properly in Arabic, Jumu‘ah is not obligatory on the community?

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