Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 3, 2026.
Allah's guidance calls for humble worship
“The kings of dunya are temporary kings and their kingship is not real.”
In one sentence
Surah al-Jumu'ah teaches that Allah's guidance through the Prophet is a favor requiring humble servitude and faithful Friday observance, while warning believers against arrogance and misguided imitation.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces Surah al-Jumu'ah as an 11-verse Madani surah named for Friday and discusses its occasional recitation in Jumu'ah prayer.
- Explains the surah's central message as Allah's favor of guidance through the Prophet and the need to follow him.
- Reflects on Allah as al-Malik, the true King, and calls believers to worship with humility and servitude.
- Explains Allah's name al-Quddus and uses the humanity of Jesus to affirm Allah's oneness and transcendence.
- Concludes with Friday practices including ghusl, perfume, early arrival, siwak, voluntary prayer, remembrance, salawat, and du'a.
Try this week
Attend Jumu'ah and leave business when the call to prayer is made.
Perform ghusl on Friday, use perfume, and brush the teeth or use siwak.
Arrive early at the masjid, avoid crossing rows during the sermon, and pray voluntary prayer before the imam mounts the minbar.
Send abundant salawat upon the Prophet and remain engaged in dhikr before the prayer.
Make du'a during the Friday period when supplications are most likely to be accepted, including the final hour before Maghrib.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 62Used to command proceeding to Allah's remembrance when the Friday prayer call is made and leaving business.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the kings of dunya are temporary kings and their kingship is not real”
“doing a lot of dua because it has an hour a time in which Allah accepts the most”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah focused on Surah al-Jumu'ah and the blessings Allah gives through guidance and the Prophet Muhammad. Allah is the true King, so we should approach worship with humility rather than pride. Friday gives us special opportunities to prepare well, attend the prayer, remember Allah, send blessings on the Prophet, and make du'a. The family can choose a few of these practices to make part of every Friday.
- What is one Friday habit you would like our family to practice more consistently?
- What does being a servant of Allah look like at home or school?
- Why do you think Friday includes a special time for du'a?
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