Asalamu Alikum Peeps,
Hope everyone had a good Jummah.
Because i was close to home i had to go to my local masjid.
Now most people would say 'whats the big deal ?'.
well the big deal is that i know preety much everyone there. hmm again i hear people saying
'whats the prob dude'...
okay lemme try and explain ...
The Prophet (SAW) said ' .. the one who speaks during the khutbah has runied his Jummah'
(para phrase) Now when i go to my local mosque everyone wants to talk to me .... so its extremly difficult to uphold this principle. STILL CONFUSED? okay lets rewind and go back to old skool.
Jummah is a prayer that has to be prayed in congragation (Jammah/Jammat) on a friday at the normal time for Dohr/Zohr prayer and it replaces that prayer but only for friday.
The prayer is only 2 rakats (Units) but has to be prayed in congregation and you cant decide to do it at home. Also a very imprortant element is the Khutbah.
The Khutbah literally traslates NEWS. Now this is the oppotunity for the imam to relay and explain issues that are effecting us locally, gobally as muslims and to generally give us feedback of what is happening around the world or issues that are important at the time such as Ramadan. This is a fundamental part of the prayer. Now you are not allowed to speak during this speach. Even as to to say shhh to ur neighbour. If someone says salam then the Imam takes the responsibility to reply. No hand gestures or sign language.
Now because the prophet (saw) said you will 'ruin your Jummah' we cant take it lightly and must avoid speaking at all costs.
Savii... ? Kool
Tips
1. Go wearing camafalge clothing ( i went in my hooded top today)
2. Never make eye contact even with nod mates (note: explain nod mates)
3. Do not respond to any taps on shoulders or pats on the back
4. Do not have argument with donation collector about change from the fiver you just put in the bucket
InshAllah follow these rules and you should be alright .... but what ever happens pls do not speak during the khutbah.
Anyways peeps im off ......
wa'laikum Asalam
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