Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 19, 2021.
Invest each week in your relationship with Allah
“If you want to see your standing with Allah, then see Allah standing with you.”
In one sentence
Jum'ah should be treated as a weekly benchmark and an all-day investment in one's relationship with Allah through preparation, focused attendance, and purposeful Friday conduct.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Use Jum'ah for internal reflection on one's relationship with Allah and commitment to the five pillars.
- Prepare beforehand by arriving early, praying, reading Qur'an, and managing one's words, ears, eyes, and thoughts.
- During the khutbah, listen attentively and set aside conversation, greetings, phones, and social media.
- Surah al-Jumu'ah's command to leave trade emphasizes that Allah is the true provider.
- Continue investing in Friday after prayer until Maghrib while seeking forgiveness, guidance, healing, and ease.
Try this week
Reflect honestly on your relationship with Allah and your commitment to the five pillars.
Prepare for Jum'ah before leaving by being mindful of what you hear, say, see, and think.
Arrive early, pray two rak'ahs, and read Qur'an instead of chatting.
During the khutbah, avoid talking, greetings, phone use, and social media.
Use the time between Jum'ah and Maghrib for beneficial actions and worship.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 62Used to emphasize leaving lucrative business for Jum'ah and trusting Allah as the provider.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If you want to see your standing with Allah, then see Allah standing with you.”
“This isn't for someone externally to point the finger at someone else and say, "You need to do this and you need to do that."”
“We dedicate time for Jum'a. It's much more than that window of time. It is symbolic of our entire relationship with Allah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Jum'ah is more than a short weekly appointment; it is a chance to check and strengthen our relationship with Allah. The khateeb encouraged us to prepare by arriving early, praying two rak'ahs, and reading Qur'an instead of chatting. During the khutbah, we should put away phones, avoid conversation, and give that time fully to Allah. After prayer, we should continue making Friday meaningful through beneficial actions and sincere du'a until Maghrib.
- What helps you feel mentally ready for Jum'ah?
- What distraction is hardest for you to set aside during the khutbah?
- What good deed could you do between Jum'ah and Maghrib?
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