Plan ahead, Friday prayer should be prioritised over daily routine, says imam

With only three Fridays left before the new Jumuah timing takes effect, worshippers who usually arrive close to khutbah time still have a chance to adjust.

- SM Ayaz Zakir

Arriving earlier in the coming weeks can ease the transition, reduce last-minute rush, and ensure the khutbah (sermon) is not missed once the new timing begins on January 2.Sheikh Ayaz Houze, Imam and Khateeb at NGS Mosque, urged the community to plan ahead. “Starting January 2, the Friday khutbah will begin earlier. Worshippers should prepare in advance, especially during the first few weeks, so they can arrive calmly and spiritually ready,” he said.