What is the ruling on collecting donations for the mosque during the Friday sermon?
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Listening to the preacher on Friday is obligatory, and it is not permissible to collect donations during the sermon, due to the movement involved, the lack of attentiveness, and the disturbance caused to the people. If saying "listen" or moving pebbles is considered a reprehensible idle act, then collecting donations is even more deserving of prohibition. It is permissible for the Imam to urge people to donate during the sermon, provided that the donations are collected after the prayer has ended.
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