Arrive before it begins
Reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih MuslimReported guidance describes angels recording those who come early to the Friday prayer, and who gather to listen to the reminder when the imam comes out.
Friday guide
Friday Khutbah Etiquette
How the Friday khutbah is structured and how to listen to it well.
The khutbah is part of the Friday prayer. Arrive early, stay quiet and listen to the end.
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Arrive earlyStay quietPhone awayListen to the endAct on one point
The sermon
How should you listen to the khutbah?
The khutbah is part of the Friday prayer, so listening is part of the worship.
Stay quiet
Reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih MuslimIt is reported that telling a companion to be quiet while the imam is delivering the khutbah is itself idle talk, so listeners keep silent.
Put the phone away
Original guidanceSilence the phone before the khutbah starts, so nothing pulls attention from the reminder.
Take one point with you
Original guidanceChoose one reminder from the khutbah and act on it during the week.
Practical
Before the khutbah
Four quick steps.
- 01
Arrive before it begins
- 02
Silence your phone
- 03
Sit where you can hear
- 04
Choose one point to act on
Helpful answers
Common questions
Is the khutbah part of the Friday prayer?+
Yes. The khutbah is part of Jumu'ah, which is why listeners stay quiet and attentive.
Can I talk during the khutbah?+
Reported guidance treats talking during the khutbah as idle talk, so listeners stay silent. Ask a qualified scholar about specific cases.
Listening is part of the worship
Arrive early, stay quiet and carry one reminder into the week. For the full guide to the prayer, read the Friday prayer guide.