Shawn Mendes joins Muslim Friday prayers in New York

Pop star Shawn Mendes, 26, was spotted attending Friday (Jummah) prayers at New York University (NYU) alongside fellow Sudanese-Canadian artist and songwriter, Mustafa the Poet, 28.

The images and videos from Mendes’ visit quickly spread across X, generating a mix of excitement and confusion among his followers.

no but shawn really at jummah and listened the full khutbah like he really did the friday prayers yall don’t know how much it means to me  mashaAllah, Allahumma baarik pic.twitter.com/oAfrA5t9ZM

— shawn mendes defender (@perfectlytried) January 18, 2025

Met Shawn and Mustafa the poet at Jummah  pic.twitter.com/qeVesAlapJ

— Hiatus Era (@ontologyofsumud) January 17, 2025

Shawn Mendes attending jummah friday prayer at the mosque was NOT IN MY 2025 BINGO CARD pic.twitter.com/xhAMCpZUVg

— V’s bestie  (@taetaeshingu1) January 18, 2025

Witnesses at the event reported that Mendes and Mustafa were gracious and friendly, taking time to interact with attendees, chat with students, and pose for selfies after the prayer. Observers noted that Mendes stood in line and participated in the prayer alongside others, reflecting a deep respect for the ritual.

Shawn Mendes attended Friday (Jummah) Prayer in New York. According to fans, he took part in the prayers and also listened to the full Khutbah. pic.twitter.com/9xZ6nQ0GrQ

— Pop Scope (@PopScopeHQ) January 18, 2025

Social media erupted with reactions to Mendes’ surprise mosque visit, with memes, jokes, and heartfelt comments flooding the platforms.

Many fans affectionately referred to him as "Brother Shawn," playfully welcoming him into the Muslim community. Some even suggested he should have a 'Muslim name,' while others expressed inspiration from his presence, with one user on X stating, “I gotta lock in..” as a reminder to engage in their own prayers.

PEOPLE ARE SAYING SHAWN MENDES WAS PRAYING JUMAAT?? is he a brother a now??? omg im gonna cryyy good for him good for him!! pic.twitter.com/l29JrsI5hD

— rumi (@cieduoti) January 17, 2025

Shawn mendes praying jummah before me I gotta lock in… pic.twitter.com/fr9g4HKEzg

— ramen \ mingyusgf  (@taejooniesramen) January 17, 2025

Why I open the app and Shawn Mendes is Muslim ? 

— Zo  (@bbyzoelle) January 17, 2025

Wow We got Muslim Shawn Mendes before GTA6 !! https://t.co/pe0grnvt0U

— Ru (@svphxx) January 18, 2025