Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 10, 2026.
Seek forgiveness through faithful worship
“One should seek extra forgiveness on this day.”
In one sentence
Jumu'ah is a day of divine forgiveness, so Muslims should attend it properly and increase sincere istighfar and other Friday acts of worship.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Explains Friday as a day of forgiveness and recommends a specific istighfar before Fajr.
- Clarifies that forgiveness is for those who sincerely seek it and properly observe Jumu'ah.
- Warns that repeatedly missing Jumu'ah is a grave sin, despite work and family excuses.
- Encourages daily istighfar, following the Prophet's example of seeking forgiveness more than one hundred times daily.
- Recommends Friday practices including Surah al-Kahf, abundant salawat, Tahajjud, Fajr, and arriving early for Jumu'ah.
Try this week
Recite “Astaghfirullah al-lazhi na ilaha illa hu wa atubu ilayh” three times before Fajr on Friday.
If the longer supplication is unfamiliar, recite “Astaghfirullah” regularly.
Seek forgiveness every day, aiming to follow the Prophet's example of more than one hundred repetitions.
Recite Surah al-Kahf on Friday and send abundant salawat upon the Prophet.
Wake for Tahajjud when possible, attend Fajr, and arrive early for Jumu'ah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Since this is a day of forgiveness, one should seek extra forgiveness on this day”
“This dunya has gripped us so hard That even that one hour We cannot make arrangements for that”
“And this should not be just for Jumu'ah But each and every single day”
“The reason why we should come early For Jumu'ah Is when we're at home Shaytan distracts us”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Friday is a special day of Allah's mercy and forgiveness. We should not treat that forgiveness as automatic; we should attend Jumu'ah and sincerely ask Allah to forgive us. The speaker encourages us to make istighfar part of every day, just as the Prophet regularly sought forgiveness. On Friday, we can also recite Surah al-Kahf, send salawat, pray Tahajjud when possible, attend Fajr, and come early to the masjid. Small preparations can help us protect our worship from work, errands, and distractions.
- What is one time today when you could remember to say Astaghfirullah?
- What could our family do to make arriving early for Jumu'ah easier?
- Which Friday worship practice would you like to try this week?
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