A wage for preaching

Question

Question: Is it permissible, after having a respected ‘alim deliver a speech, to give him money in return for it, or to settle this with the respected ‘alim in advance, before the speech?

Answer

Just as employment for teaching and instruction is correct, so too employment for admonition (tadhkir) and speeches is correct. The work should be specified: for example, that a speech of one hour every day, or of two hours every Friday, will be obligatory, and that such-and-such a remuneration will be paid; or the speaker may be engaged as a permanent employee for speeches,…

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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