The Khutabah of the Rain Prayer: Before or After the Prayer?

Question:

What is the correct opinion, is the khutbah (sermon) for the rain prayer before or after the prayer?

Answer:

The matter in this is broad and the proofs indicate towards that it is before the prayer.

And Allah knows best.

Answered by: Shaikh Abu Abdillah Muhammad Ba Jamaal (May Allah preserve him)

Source: https://t.me/OfficialChannelShaykhBaajammaal/169

Translated by: Abu Musa Jamaal al-Britani

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