Fanning oneself during the khutba

Question

Is fanning oneself with a fan during the khutba makruh tahrimi or makruh tanzihi?

Answer

Whatever is forbidden (haram) in the state of prayer is also forbidden during the khutba, as stated in “Maraqi al-Falah”. Therefore fanning oneself with a fan at that time too is makruh tahrimi.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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