Is reciting Surah Al-Hajj on the pulpit sufficient for the Khutbah (sermon)?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Friday Prayer

Book 4 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Reciting Surah Al-Hajj on the pulpit is not sufficient for the Friday Khutbah. The sermon must only be conducted as the Prophet, peace be upon him, delivered it, or as a complete sermon. This action is invalid because it is not termed a Khutbah and does not fulfill its required conditions.