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When attending the masjid for the Friday prayer, one should be
in a state of ablution. A complete bath is also a must for all who
attend the service.200 One should arrive at the masjid on Friday
before the Adhan, early enough to perform a prayer of two
rak'ahs before the Imam begins his khutbah.201
After the people have assembled in the masjid, the Mu’adhdhin
makes the Adhan. After the Adhan is finished, the Imam, who is
sitting, rises and delivers the first part of his khutbah. The
members of the congregation are enjoined to remain seated and
silent during the time the Imam is talking. It should be so quiet that
it seems as though the masjid is empty except for the feeling of
light and the spirit of brotherhood. Prophet Muhammad jg,
speaking on the importance of remaining silent during the Friday
khutbah said, "Whenever the Imam is delivering the khutbah, it is
essential for the audience to keep quiet and listen."202 Prophet
Muhammad sg also said, "If the Imam gives [a] khutbah, [you
should be quiet] so you can hear.''203
After the Imam finishes the first part of his khutbah, he sits
in a state of ablution. A complete bath is also a must for all who
attend the service.200 One should arrive at the masjid on Friday
before the Adhan, early enough to perform a prayer of two
rak'ahs before the Imam begins his khutbah.201
After the people have assembled in the masjid, the Mu’adhdhin
makes the Adhan. After the Adhan is finished, the Imam, who is
sitting, rises and delivers the first part of his khutbah. The
members of the congregation are enjoined to remain seated and
silent during the time the Imam is talking. It should be so quiet that
it seems as though the masjid is empty except for the feeling of
light and the spirit of brotherhood. Prophet Muhammad jg,
speaking on the importance of remaining silent during the Friday
khutbah said, "Whenever the Imam is delivering the khutbah, it is
essential for the audience to keep quiet and listen."202 Prophet
Muhammad sg also said, "If the Imam gives [a] khutbah, [you
should be quiet] so you can hear.''203
After the Imam finishes the first part of his khutbah, he sits