23 – His slow, deliberate ascent to the pulpit. (al-Bāʿith, 64)

24 – Reciting poetry in praise of the Prophet—peace and blessings be upon him—when the preacher mounts the pulpit or just before. (al-Manār, 31/474)

25 – The preacher striking the lower end of his sword against the steps of the pulpit as he climbs. (al-Bāʿith, 64; al-Madkhal, 2/267; Iṣlāḥ al-Masājid, 48 [our edition]; al-Manār, 18/558)

26 – The muʾadhdhins invoking blessings upon the Prophet each time the preacher strikes the pulpit. (al-Madkhal, 2/250 and 2/267)

27 – The chief muʾadhdhin ascending the pulpit with the imam—though seated lower than him—and saying, “Āmīn; O Allah, forgive whoever says āmīn. O Allah, bless him….” (al-Madkhal, 2/268)

28 – The imam occupying himself with supplication after reaching the pulpit, facing the qiblah before turning to the people and greeting them.