What is the ruling on sermons and lessons delivered by preachers and خطباء (orators) on Friday after the first Adhan, and what is the ruling on listening to the Quran from tapes in the car while on the road?

Listening to the Qur’an in the car is among the acts of devotion and obedience. It is commendable for a person to listen attentively to the recitation and ponder its meanings, and not to engage in idle talk or other distractions.