A PURPOSEFUL KHUTBAH

In the Name of Allāh. Indeed, the Khutbah is a core aspect of the Jumu’ah prayer. It’s not just a sermon or a lecture, but a sacred ritual that holds great significance in the Islāmic faith. It’s an opportunity for Muslims to renew their commitment to Allāh and to receive spiritual guidance and inspiration. While…

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TAKING THE BLESSINGS

In the Name of Allāh. Oh, the immeasurable blessing of Islām! Indeed, it showers us with plentiful opportunities for good deeds, and the reward for such acts is beyond our wildest dreams. Take Jumu’ah, for instance, the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever bathes, then comes to Jumu’ah, then prays whatever was written for him, then…

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A DAY OF CLEANLINESS

In the Name of Allāh. Did you know that Ghusl Al-Jumu’ah (i.e. the Friday ritual bath) was born out of Prophet Muḥammad’s concern (ﷺ) for personal hygiene? He once noticed that some people at the Masjid had a not-so-pleasant smell and encouraged them to take a bath and apply their best oils and perfumes before…

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SEEK A BALANCE!

In the Name of Allāh. Excellently, Islām emphasizes the importance of both ‘Ibādah (worship) and working to lawfully enjoy life, thereby teaching us that these two aspects of life are interconnected, and one should not be neglected while pursuing the other. Allāh calls our attention to this issue saying: فَإِذَا قُضِيَتِ الصَّلَاةُ فَانتَشِرُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ…

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BY GOING EARLY.

In the Name of Allāh. The virtue of going early to Jumu’ah prayer is well established in Islam. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 887 and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 850, Abu Hurayrah (RadiyaLlāhu ‘Anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said, “When Friday arrives, angels are over the door of every mosque to record those who arrive…

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AS THE ANGELS DO

In the Name of Allāh. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Jabir Ibn Samurah (RadiyaLlāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) came out to us and said: “Why don’t you draw yourself up in rows as the Angels do in the presence of their Lord?” We said: “O Messenger of Allah! How do the Angels draw…

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THE INHERENT BOONS

In the Name of Allāh. Undoubtedly, all praises are due to Allāh; the Giver of goodness. Alḥamdulillāh, it’s Friday! Verily, the Muslims are promised a great reward when they attend Jumu’ah prayer and listen to the Khutbah (Friday sermon) – listen to it silently, do not jump over people’s shoulders, and do not hurt or…

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IN THE FIRST HOUR

In the Name of Allāh. Alḥamdulillāh, it’s another day of Jumu’ah. From the rulings of Jumu’ah prayer is getting to the Masjid (for prayer) at its early time (i.e. the first hour). As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever does Ghusl…

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HOW AWESOME THIS IS!

In the Name of Allāh. By Allāh, we are indeed favored with the blessing of Islām; having numerous excellent acts to be done in amassing oodles of boon from Allāh. Let’s just consider the Jumu’ah prayer as an instance. Regarding it, as recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever bath, then comes to…

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