Hukum mengedarkan kotak amal saat khutbah Jumat, makruh atau boleh?

The practice of circulating charity boxes during Friday prayer sermons remains a common occurrence in many Indonesian mosques. This activity involves congregants passing collection containers among themselves while the khatib delivers the sermon from the pulpit.

Religious scholars and observers continue to debate the status of this practice, questioning whether it is considered makruh—an act that is discouraged but not forbidden—or permissible within Islamic jurisprudence. The discussion centers on the potential for such activities to distract congregants from listening to the sermon, which is a mandatory component of Friday prayers. As the habit persists across various regions, the discourse highlights the ongoing effort to balance the importance of communal financial contributions with the requirement for focused attention during religious proceedings.