38:30 Rather it is a…39:45 When Allah subhanahu…51:59 We should come early…52:07 Jumu'ah is not a task…
Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, May 30, 2026.

Prepare to meet Allah each week

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“It is our weekly meeting with Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 52:07

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In one sentence

Jumu'ah is Allah's weekly invitation and a source of forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and light on the Day of Judgment when believers honor it through preparation, attendance, attentiveness, and dua.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Friday is presented as the greatest day of the week and a special divine invitation.
  2. The speaker explains that attending Jumu'ah is an obligation and warns against repeatedly missing it.
  3. Wudu, attendance, listening silently, and avoiding distractions are linked to forgiveness.
  4. Honoring Jumu'ah is described as bringing radiant light and honor on the Day of Judgment.
  5. The sermon lists Friday etiquette: ghusl, good clothing, fragrance, early arrival, calmness, and respectful conduct.
  6. The speaker highlights a Friday period when sincere dua is answered.
  7. The khutbah closes with a practical weekly action plan and a reminder that Jumu'ah is a meeting with Allah.
Try this week
Perform ghusl before Jumu'ah.
Wear your best available clothing and apply fragrance.
Arrive early, preferably among the earliest groups.
Walk calmly without harming or stepping over others.
Listen silently and attentively during the khutbah.
Avoid phone use, talking, and other distractions.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Rather it is a message, it is a call, it is an invitation from the most merciful Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, He calls each and every one of us individually”
ICSB · Lomita, CA
Play from 38:30
“When Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala calls us every single week How do we respond? Some rush, some delay, some treated casually”
ICSB · Lomita, CA
Play from 39:45
“We should come early We should prepare with ghusl Clothes, fragrance We should sit with sakina Listen with focus And make dua”
ICSB · Lomita, CA
Play from 51:59
“Jumu'ah is not a task That we need to just take off It is not something we just do Rather it is our Liqah ma'Allah It is our weekly Meeting with Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala”
ICSB · Lomita, CA
Play from 52:07
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Jumu'ah is a special weekly invitation to remember Allah and draw closer to Him. He described its blessings, including forgiveness and light on the Day of Judgment for those who honor it. He encouraged us to prepare by bathing, wearing our best available clothes, and arriving early and calmly without hurting others. Being there also means listening quietly and paying attention with our hearts, instead of getting distracted by our phones or conversations. He reminded us to make dua on Friday and treat Jumu'ah as a weekly meeting with Allah and an opportunity to correct our hearts.

  1. What could we prepare ahead of time to make next Friday calmer?
  2. What helps you listen carefully when something important is being shared?
  3. Who would you like to make dua for this Friday, and what would you ask for them?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of South Bay - LA (Masjid Al-Noor)25816 Walnut St, Lomita, CA 90717Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSB32 khutbahs
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