Friday Sermons

Procedures

We have two khutbahs (sermons) at 1pm and  2pm both of which last approximately 30 minutes.

For those arriving after the start of the salaat (prayer), we ask you to please go to the top floor so that you will not prevent your fellow Muslims from leaving after the conclusion of their prayers.

We have a dedicated prayer area on the top floor for women with their own wudhu (ablution) facilities located at the left-hand side. Please note that the central front area on the top floor  is available for men during Friday prayers. However, under no circumstances, are the women’s facilities to be used by the brothers who have facilities available to them on the ground and middle floors.

Whilst the khutbah is in progress, please refrain from talking and switch off your mobile phone. Also, please refrain from standing or sitting in the corridor and try to find a place inside one of the other room spaces.

Notices

Regrettably, this is still an ongoing issue. Please be mindful of others. Melbourne City Council Parking Officers are especially active during prayer times so, avoid a fine and do the right thing.

ICV kindly advises anyone who is late for the khutbah (that is, has missed the full message of the  khutbah) that the reward for salaat al-jumu’ah (Friday Prayer) is in the whole session not just the two prayer cycles at the end.

 

You should please make the appropriate time arrangements with your employer to allow you to attend the Islamic Council of Victoria for Friday Prayer if you would be blessed to attend.

Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle (peace and blessings be upon him) talked about the Friday prayer and said, “There is an hour (opportune time) on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while praying and asks something from Allah, then Allah will definitely meet his demand.” And he (the Prophet) pointed out the shortness of that time with his hands. [Bukhari]

Past Sermons