Is mandatory attentive listening required during the supplicatory part of the sermon?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Friday Prayer
Primary text
Attentive listening is mandatory if the supplication is legislated (Mashru'), such as supplication for believing men and women or for the just ruler. In this case, one must remain silent and listen.
Supporting text
If the supplication is for something else (unspecified or deemed illegitimate), listening is not obligatory because such a supplication lacks the required sanctity or status.