3:55 it is always…5:15 it is not the person…
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Talking can erase the reward of worship

ICI · Kashif Ahmed

“It is always recommended to give emphasis and importance towards staying away from sins.”

The khateeb, at 3:55

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that talking during the Jumu'ah sermon can erase its benefit and reward, so worshippers must listen silently and quietly distance themselves from persistent talkers.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Good deeds can be nullified by accompanying sinful behavior.
  2. The speaker identifies talking during the khutbah as a major Jumu'ah violation.
  3. Listeners must remain silent regardless of who delivers the sermon or where they are in the building.
  4. Speaking during the khutbah is described as forfeiting reward and benefit.
  5. A silent gesture may be used once, followed by moving away if disruption continues.
  6. The sermon closes with a prayer for protection from losing good deeds.
Try this week
Remain silent as soon as the imam begins the khutbah, even if still in the parking lot or another area.
If someone talks, use one silent gesture rather than verbally telling them to be quiet.
If the person continues, quietly move to another place without creating a scene.
Focus on the religious guidance being delivered rather than the identity of the speaker.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“it is always recommended to give emphasis and importance towards staying away from sins”
ICI · Irving, TX
Play from 3:55
“it is not the person that you're listening to it is the religion that you're listening to and you're following”
ICI · Irving, TX
Play from 5:15
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Jumu'ah is a special chance to worship and listen. The speaker warns that talking while the imam gives the khutbah can erase the benefit and reward we hoped to gain. We should listen quietly from the moment the khutbah begins, even if we are still in the parking lot or another part of the building. If someone nearby talks, we can signal once without speaking; if they continue, we should quietly move away. The goal is to protect our good deeds and take the khutbah seriously as religious guidance.

  1. What can we do to stay focused when the khutbah begins?
  2. Why should we avoid arguing with someone who talks during the khutbah?
  3. When might quietly moving away be the wisest choice?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Irving2555 N Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062Jumu'ah First khutbah 2:00 PM, salah 2:25 PM · second khutbah 3:15 PM, salah 3:40 PMKhateebKashif AhmedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICI95 khutbahs
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