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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.

Honor the blessed day through worship

CVIC · Taleb AlSafi

“This is the day of Jum'ah the whole day.”

The khateeb, at 11:53

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In one sentence

Friday is a uniquely blessed day, so Muslims should honor it by prioritizing Jumu'ah, preparing well, arriving early, listening attentively, and remembering Allah throughout the day.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Friday’s importance through Surah al-Jumu'ah’s command to leave trade and attend remembrance.
  2. Explains rewards for ghusl, early arrival, walking to the mosque, sitting near the imam, and listening quietly.
  3. Describes Friday’s special status, including its connection to Adam, the Day of Judgment, salawat, and an hour when dua is accepted.
  4. Expands Friday beyond the prayer by emphasizing forgiveness, dhikr, and seeking Allah’s bounty afterward.
  5. Urges Muslims to prioritize Jumu'ah over work or school and warns against repeatedly missing it.
  6. Concludes with prayers for faith, the deceased, and protection from the trials of the grave.
Try this week
Perform ghusl before Jumu'ah.
Arrive early, walk to the mosque when practical, sit near the imam, and listen without talking or playing.
Increase salawat upon the Prophet on Friday.
Continue making dhikr and remembering Allah throughout the day, including after Jumu'ah.
Ask employers or schools for permission to attend Jumu'ah; request an official mosque letter when needed.
Attend Jumu'ah consistently and protect children and youth from missing it.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 62:9-10Used to command believers to leave trade for Jumu'ah and remember Allah after prayer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“for every step that he had taken to the Masjid for every step he gets the reward of standing up at night for one year and also fasting the whole year”
CVIC · Chino, CA
Play from 7:57
“this is the day of Jum'ah not the salah this is the day of Jum'ah the whole day”
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Play from 11:53
“salatul jum'ah is important even if you had to work and all of us most of us work”
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Play from 20:19
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Friday is a special day for Muslims, and Jumu'ah is meant to shape more than a single hour. We can prepare by making ghusl, arriving early, walking when possible, listening quietly, and sending blessings on the Prophet. The khutbah reminds us to put prayer ahead of trade and to keep remembering Allah afterward, while asking schools and workplaces for the support needed to attend. Missing Jumu'ah repeatedly is treated seriously, so our family should help one another protect this weekly act of worship. We can also use Friday to make sincere dua and remember those who have died.

  1. What could help us arrive at Jumu'ah earlier and listen more attentively?
  2. How can we remember Allah together after the prayer?
Where it was given

The masjid

Chino Valley Islamic Center4711 Chino Ave, Chino, CA 91710Jumu'ah First Jummah 1:10 PM · Second Jummah 2:10 PMKhateebTaleb AlSafiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at CVIC59 khutbahs
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