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Prepare well and honor the weekly prayer

Al-Mu'min Mosque

“Prioritize the Jum'ah khutbah and the Jum'ah salah.”

The khateeb, at 7:17

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In one sentence

Friday is a sacred weekly gathering that Muslims should prioritize through early, respectful preparation and attentive participation, then celebrate with family afterward.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains Jumu'ah as a sacred weekly gathering and calls attendees to prioritize it over work, school, and commerce.
  2. Clarifies who is obligated or excused, urges families to bring children from a young age, and addresses school accommodations.
  3. Covers pre-Jumu'ah preparation: ghusl, cleanliness, good clothing, scent, modest dress, and arriving early.
  4. Gives etiquette for entering and listening: prayer options, silence, no greetings or handshakes, no phones or play, and no stepping over people.
  5. Explains crowd and prayer-row manners: make space, fill rows, avoid gaps, and respect the imam's sutrah.
  6. Closes by permitting greetings after prayer and encouraging families to make Friday a joyful weekly tradition.
Try this week
Prioritize Jumu'ah over work, school, sales, tournaments, and other competing commitments.
Bring children to Jumu'ah regularly from around age seven and enforce attendance for boys after accountability.
Take a shower, wear clean clothing, use pleasant scent, and dress modestly before attending.
Arrive before the khutbah, listen attentively, avoid conversation, phones, play, and unnecessary movement.
Do not greet people aloud or shake hands while entering during the khutbah.
Make room, fill prayer rows from the front, close gaps, and avoid stepping over people.
After Jumu'ah, greet others, remember Allah, congratulate one another, and celebrate Friday with family.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 62Used to argue that believers should leave business and other commitments for Friday prayer, then return to work afterward.
Sahih MuslimUsed to explain Friday's special status as the best day on which the sun rises.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Hasten to the remembrance of Allah. Prioritize the Jum'ah khutbah and the Jum'ah salah. And let go of even the sale.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 7:17
“Make this a kind of good day that you celebrate with your children, that you play with your children, that you enjoy with your family, and make it something good for your family.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 29:20
“Don't let that be your family. Take your kids to the masjid, inshaAllah.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 31:47
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Friday is a special weekly gathering that Muslims should prioritize over ordinary work, school, and business when possible. The khutbah encouraged people to prepare by bathing, wearing clean clothes, arriving early, listening quietly, and making room for others. During the sermon, we should avoid talking, phones, play, and distracting movement, while filling the prayer rows carefully. After prayer, we can greet one another and make Friday joyful through family time and positive memories. Parents were especially urged to bring their children regularly so that mosque attendance and prayer become lasting habits.

  1. What makes Friday feel special in our family?
  2. How can we help each other listen respectfully during the khutbah?
  3. What family tradition could make Jumu'ah a happy memory?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Mu'min Mosque3528 Westfield Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Mu'min Mosque44 khutbahs
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