Blessings Of Meritorious Juma

Muslim Murasu, April 2012

Mid-day prayer, Luhar, usually contains four Rakaaths. On Fridays, considering holiness, it is reduced to two Rakaaths and sermon has been made compulsory.
Weekly discourses, these days, resemble Tamil speeches. They should not remind us of Dravidian political speakers. Arabic knowledge should get first place and priority. Tamil language can come next. Text and ideas from Holy Book deserves sixty percent of time. Other things, history, condemnation, frustration, Muhalla theatrics, incidents, anecdotes, warnings can be relegated to remaining time. Surah name, verse number, context and background and current relevance should be explained with authenticity.
It is good to take one deep observation of the audience sitting on the floor in front. Philanthropists, writers, political masterminds, professors, missionary workers, zameendars, top-notch graduates, merchants, daily wagers, IT professionals, multilingual experts, wise men and owners are sitting with their heads down. They pledge obedience, humility, surrender, love, compromise for next 20 minutes. This peaceful situation is a great gift. Speaker should carefully use it.
Speech should remind us only of Prophet. Examples and illustrations given by Prophet should be repeated. Self-portrayals, condemnations are dangerous. It will bring adverse reactions. Don’t indulge in scolding. Scores of men are working day and night and nurturing the growth of Islamic ideology. Our contribution is only a drop in the ocean. Wisdom attained from deep study of Quran over the past seven days only should be expressed. Inferences should be sharp. Speakers with bit notes shall be eliminated. Those who can’t find time to memorize five verse and a couple of Hadees are not useful to the growing society today. Spiritual quest is increasing, but supply is inadequate. Quality of speeches should be such that they can be published in book forms without any editing. The need for Islamic fundamentals has increased hundred times. Meritorious Juma speeches should be published in book form and handouts. Fifty lakh Muslims will benefit. Forty thousand rupees is not a big expenditure for a Muhalla. Juma speeches should not be gone with the wind. They should be recorded, documented and preserved. This will expose Imaan, leadership, superiority, status, glitter, lineage and level of exemplary quality of the Muhalla. Juma is a splendid gift. Don’t miss it.