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On the khutbah and the Friday prayer
Short pieces on why the Friday sermon matters so much, and why understanding it matters too. Grounded in the Quran and Sunnah.
Translations of the meaning are approximate. For depth and rulings, return to the Quran, the authentic Sunnah and people of knowledge.
Why the Friday Prayer and Khutbah are So Important
What do the Quran and Sunnah say about Friday prayer and khutbah? About the command in Surah al-Jumu'ah and the warning against neglecting jumu'ah.
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Listening to the khutbah: adab and reward
What adab applies during the khutbah? About silence, avoiding laghw, and the reward for those who come, listen, and remain silent.
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Understanding the Khutbah in One's Own Language
Is it allowed to translate the khutbah? What the Quran says about messengers being sent in the language of their people, and why understanding is the purpose of the khutbah.
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How a khutbah is structured
The classic structure of a khutbah step by step: khutbat al-hājah, urging taqwa, the theme with evidence, a sitting pause, and concluding du'ā.
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What is the Jumu'ah prayer?
What is Jumu'ah prayer and why is it obligatory? About Jumu'ah, the khutbah, and the special status of Friday according to the Quran and authentic Sunnah.
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How to Pray Jumu'ah? Step by Step
Here's how to perform the Friday prayer, step by step: preparations, the khutbah, the two rak'at, and what to do afterwards, according to the Quran and authentic Sunnah.
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How live khutbah translation works
What happens between the imam's voice and your phone in the saff? A simple explanation of how Minbar transcribes and translates the khutbah in real-time.
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Why is the khutbah in Arabic?
Arabic is the language of the Quran and the Prophet ﷺ. Why the classical schools of thought keep the khutbah in Arabic, and where translation fits in.
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Come early to the Friday prayer: the camel, the cow and the egg
The hadith of the camel, the cow, the ram, the hen and the egg. What the Prophet ﷺ said about the reward for coming early to jumu'ah.
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