0:56 It's important for…1:07 We have in a week, 274…1:45 You cannot pray. You…
Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 21, 2026.

Attend prayer on time and respect neighbors

YIC

“You cannot get reward when you bother your neighborhood.”

The khateeb, at 1:45

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In one sentence

Muslims should attend the Friday khutbah on time and avoid inconveniencing neighbors, because honoring worship includes respecting other people.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Compares workplace punctuality and accountability with lateness to Friday prayer.
  2. Emphasizes the khutbah as a weekly opportunity to learn and strengthen one’s relationship with Allah.
  3. Addresses recurring double-parking that blocks nearby residents, including non-Muslim neighbors.
  4. Explains the Friday parking exemption while prohibiting double-parking and suggesting paid parking when needed.
  5. Closes with prayers for acceptance, forgiveness, and generosity.
Try this week
Arrive early enough to hear the entire Friday khutbah.
Do not double-park or block neighbors’ cars.
Use permitted Friday parking or pay for a nearby parking space when necessary.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It's important for Friday to hear the Qutbah, to learn something, to know something.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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“We have in a week, 274 hours. But we didn't have one hour for Friday.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 1:07
“You cannot pray. You cannot get reward when you bother your neighborhood.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 1:45
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb compared arriving for work on time with arriving for the Friday khutbah on time. He reminded listeners that the khutbah is a weekly chance to learn and strengthen their relationship with Allah. He also said worship should not inconvenience neighbors, especially by double-parking or blocking their cars. Planning ahead, arriving early, and paying for a nearby space when necessary were presented as ways to honor both prayer and the community.

  1. What helps us make time for Friday prayer even during a busy week?
  2. How can we show respect to our neighbors when we attend the mosque?
  3. What would you do if the mosque parking lot were full?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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