9:41 The Prophet sallallahu…37:25 We should not treat…
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“We should not treat Jumu'ah as the four or five minutes that you come to the masjid.”

The khateeb, at 37:25

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In one sentence

Jumu'ah is a weekly gift and act of worship whose full reward is gained by observing its preparation, arrival, masjid, listening, prayer, and Friday-wide devotional etiquettes.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains Jumu'ah as a blessed weekly Eid, gathering, and opportunity for forgiveness and accepted dua.
  2. Covers preparation through Fajr, ghusl, clean clothing, perfume, and miswak.
  3. Encourages early, calm arrival, walking when possible, and notifying employers.
  4. Highlights Friday practices including Surah al-Kahf and abundant salawat upon the Prophet.
  5. Explains masjid etiquette: tahiyyatul masjid, silence, avoiding phones, no stepping over people, and straight rows.
  6. Concludes with the accepted hour for dua, sunnah prayers, and prayers for guidance and the oppressed.
Try this week
Brothers should attend Fajr in congregation on Friday when possible.
Perform ghusl, wear the best clean garment, use miswak, and apply perfume; women should use perfume only at home.
Plan work and travel so you can arrive early, and walk to the masjid when possible.
Recite Surah al-Kahf between Thursday Maghrib and Friday sunset.
Increase salawat upon the Prophet on Friday and Thursday night.
Walk calmly, avoid rushing and traffic anger, and approach the masjid with tranquility.
Pray two brief rakahs of tahiyyatul masjid upon entering, even during the khutbah.
Silence phones, avoid talking or browsing during the khutbah, and listen attentively.
Pray the sunnah prayers before and after Jumu'ah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Its Friday recitation is presented as protection and a reminder of four worldly trials.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam taught us that when you come to prayer, come with tranquility.”
Masjid Al Ansar · Jamaica, NY
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“We should not treat Jumu'ah as the four or five minutes that you come to the masjid. It is a daily, it is all day.”
Masjid Al Ansar · Jamaica, NY
Play from 37:25
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Friday is a special weekly gift from Allah, a day of worship, remembrance, forgiveness, gathering, and du'ah. We honor Jumu'ah by bathing, wearing clean and respectful clothing, arriving early and calmly, and avoiding anything that inconveniences others. At the masjid, we should pray the greeting of the masjid, listen silently to the khutbah, fill the rows properly, and never step over people to reach the front. The khateeb also encouraged reciting Surah Al-Kahf, sending abundant blessings upon the Prophet, and seeking the special hour when du'ah is accepted. Jumu'ah is not just a short visit to the masjid; its blessings can shape our entire Friday.

  1. How can we help one another get ready early and arrive at the masjid calmly?
  2. Which Friday sunnah would you like our family to practice more consistently?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al Ansar, Inc.161-34 Foch Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PM · Salah 1:50 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al Ansar41 khutbahs
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