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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 17, 2026.

Attend with purpose to change your life

Masjid Annur · Waleed Basyouni

“If you treat this day as a different day than the rest of the days it will mean something different to you.”

The khateeb, at 18:51

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In one sentence

Jumu'ah can transform a Muslim's life only when attendance is approached with sincere intention, early preparation, focused listening, and active application.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Establishes Friday prayer and the khutbah as major weekly acts of worship.
  2. Questions whether regular attendance actually changes worshippers' character and daily lives.
  3. Urges listeners to prepare their hearts and intentions before entering the mosque.
  4. Gives practical habits: arrive early, pray beforehand, listen attentively, and dress appropriately.
Try this week
Arrive ten to fifteen minutes early for Jumu'ah.
Pray before the khutbah, including as many voluntary rakahs as possible.
Listen attentively and avoid phones, side conversations, selfies, note-taking, and other distractions.
Bathe, wear clean or special Friday clothing, and use perfume.
Change seating positions occasionally and sit near the imam facing him.
Purify your intention, aim to benefit, and avoid judging the khatib.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe angels close their records and listen when the Friday khutbah begins, emphasizing its importance.
Musnad AhmadThose who intentionally delay attending Jumu'ah may have their entry into Paradise delayed.
Musnad AhmadThe Prophet discouraged always reserving one fixed place in the mosque.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the change does not come from the ear does not come from the brain it comes from the heart”
Masjid Annur · Sacramento, CA
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“listening means i listen to comprehend to see what can i apply to my life what can i benefit from it”
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“if you treat this day as a different day than the rest of the days it will mean something different to you”
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“so try to be early and come and face the imam don't try to hide behind some walls don't go far away from the imam”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Friday prayer and the khutbah are among the most important weekly acts of worship. Simply being present is not enough; we should come with a sincere intention and an open heart so the reminder can change how we live. The khateeb encouraged arriving early, praying before the sermon, listening without phones or distractions, and treating Friday with cleanliness, good clothing, and perfume. He also suggested changing where we sit and staying close enough to face and engage with the imam. After Jumu'ah, we can ask what we learned and how we will apply it.

  1. What is one change you hope a Friday reminder will help you make?
  2. What helps you pay attention when someone is teaching or giving advice?
  3. How can we make Friday feel special in our family?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Annur Islamic Center6990 65th St, Sacramento, CA 95823Jumu'ah Khutbah and prayer 1:10 PMKhateebWaleed BasyouniMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Annur31 khutbahs
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