What is the Sunnah regarding the congregants' gaze during the Friday sermon?
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The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions would face the Imam when he ascended the minbar for the . This is the practice of the people of knowledge, and it is recommended by Al-Thawri, Al-Shafi'i, Ahmad, and Ishaq, due to the etiquette involved and the preparation for listening to and understanding the khutbah.
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