Is it permissible to use visual and electronic aids, such as television screens or projectors, to assist the preacher during the Friday sermon, provided that no sound emanates from them that would interrupt the preacher's voice?
Using a projector during the Friday sermon is not in accordance with Islamic law for the following reasons: 1. It diminishes the reverence and status of the Friday sermon, which Allah named "the remembrance of Allah." 2. It leads to prolonging the sermon, which contradicts the prophetic tradition that encourages brevity in the sermon. 3. It deprives some worshippers, such as women or those seated in locations that prevent them from viewing, of an essential part of the sermon. 4. It causes worshippers to become preoccupied with turning off lights and operating the projector, along with any accompanying images or sounds, which is contrary to the rulings of Friday prayer that prohibit any idleness or distraction during the sermon.
However, there is no harm in using it during lessons, admonitions, and lectures.
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