What is the ruling on shifting one's location if one feels drowsy during the Friday sermon?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Friday Prayer
Primary text
It is recommended for a person who feels drowsy on Friday during the session to move from his current location. This is supported by the narration of Ibn Umar, where he heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, say: 'If one of you feels drowsy on Friday in his sitting place, let him move to another one.' This hadith was narrated by Abu Mas'ud Ahmad ibn al-Furat in his Sunan and Imam Ahmad in his Musnad. Furthermore, moving away from one's seat dispels sleep from the person.