Women hearing the Friday sermon from ones house over the speaker

Sometimes the adhan, salah, recitation of the holy Quran or khutba (sermon) is audible in the homes either because the homes have speakers connected to the masjid or because of the closeness to the masjid. The question is whether it is mandatory to listen to this and stop all work under these circumstances?

 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

 الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما

From the outset, it should be understood that recitation of the Qur’an, adhan and the Jum’ah khutba  are integral parts of deen and hold high reverence. One should always try to be attentive and respectful when any of the aforementioned are being recited. However, the ruling of being attentive and focused for a person in the masjid for Jum’ah is more emphasized than a person listening from home. Thus, a person listening from home may listen to the khutbah while continuing their work, but it would be better for them to turn off the speaker if they are not listening to it.  

والله اعلم

And Allah Knows best.

Approved by: Mufti Husain Ahmad Madani