ISLAM

Jummah Prayer

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Jummah prayer, the Friday congregational prayer, is a central ritual in Islam, bringing the community together each week in shared worship and reflection. Held just after noon, it includes a sermon (khutbah) and a group prayer, and is considered more spiritually rewarding than the daily midday prayer.

On this page, you can explore Jummah as it is practiced today through immersive video, expert commentary, and visual guides. Watch a full recording of the prayer, learn about its key components—from the call to prayer to the sermon and closing supplication—and explore terms and gestures with contextual pop-ups and translations. Whether you’re an educator, student, or curious visitor, this resource allows you to engage deeply with a living tradition in its own space and rhythm.

 

360° Videos

Through the above 360° footage, guided explanations, and contextual overlays, you can observe the full arc of the Friday congregational prayer—from the adhan to the khutbah to the final supplication—while exploring the meanings behind key terms, gestures, and spatial dynamics.

Click and drag the screen (or move your phone) to explore the full 360° view.

  • The Adhan – Hear the call to prayer – the adhan – given before each of the five prayer times in Islam.
  • Quranic Recitations – Listen to a Quranic recitation of Surah 101 (Al-Qare’ah – the Calamity).
  • The Khutbah – Imam Dr. Wael Hegazy offers the khutbah, a sermon given during Jummah (Friday) prayer services.
  • Salat – Enter into the collective prayer during a Jummah service enhanced with translations and explanations of the prayer postures.

For viewing 360° degree videos on mobile phone we recommend using the YouTube app.

Enhanced Interviews

These interview clips offer clear, accessible explanations of core Islamic concepts and practices, from wudu and salat to the role of Arabic and the meaning of Jummah. Each segment features Imam Dr. Wael Hegazy speaking directly to common questions and misunderstandings while explaining the central importance of prayer in Islam.

Jummah Prayer

Hear about why the Friday – Jummah – prayer is an important part of Islamic life.

Listen to Dr. Hegazy explain the various elements of Islamic prayer.

Learn about the elements of a rakat, a unit of prayer.

Learn about the adhan and the muezzin who offers the call to prayer.

Discover the meaning behind the prayer postures of salat.

Discover the importance of the Arabic language in Muslim prayer practices.

Dr. Hegazy explains wudu, the ritual purification required before engaging in prayer.

Hear about the qibla – the direction that orients Muslims across the world during prayer.

Learn how Muslims use honorific phrases to show reverence when mentioning God or the Prophet Muhammad and other sacred names.

Dr. Hegazy explains the khutbah (sermon) offered during Jummah services.

Learn about the additional prayers some Muslims offer to express their devotion, known as nafl.

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Virtual Tour

This interactive virtual tour allows users to explore an Islamic community center and mosque at their own pace, moving through the space while clicking on informational hotspots that explain architectural features, ritual functions, and community uses. The tour offers an engaging, self-guided way to connect visual experience with cultural and religious meaning.

Virtual tours can be taken above, viewed best on a desktop or laptop, or through itch.io, which hosts the tours.

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