The Importance of Friday
“O you who
believe! When the call to prayer is proclaimed on Friday hasten earnestly to
the remembrance of God, and leave aside business. That is best for you if you but knew.” (Quran
62:9)
Friday is a
very important day for Muslims. It is the sixth day in Islamic week. The
literal meaning of Friday is congregation. It is more significant and more
beneficial than any other day of the week.
In Islam,
this day is given the most importance than any other days of the week. It is
the day that Muslims gather together to pray in congregation. Directly before
the prayer they listen to a lecture designed to empower them with valuable
knowledge about God, and the religion of Islam.
Prophet Muhammad S.A.W Said
Narrated Abu
Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “Any person who takes a bath on
Friday like the bath of Janaba and then goes for the prayer (in the first hour
i.e. early), it is as if he had sacrificed a camel (in Allah’s cause); and
whoever goes in the second hour it is as if he had sacrificed a cow; and
whoever goes in the third hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a horned
ram; and if one goes in the fourth hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a
hen; and whoever goes in the fifth hour then it is as if he had offered an egg.
When the Imam comes out (i.e. starts delivering the Khutba), the angels present
themselves to listen to the Khutba.” Bukhari,2:425, Muslim,2:582 ( Book of
Friday Prayer)
Imam Bukhari
and Muslim reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H) had said, "We
(Muslims) came last and yet we are the first on the day of judgment. They have
received the books before us (meaning Torah and Injil). We have received the
book after them (meaning the Qur’an). Friday was their day to be glorified.
However, they disputed on that while Allah had told us Friday is the day to
glorify. Thus they will follow us. The Jews glorify Saturday, and the
Christians glorify Sunday."
Importance Of Performing Friday Prayer
The Friday
prayer (Juma’ah Salat) is very important for Muslims Men as it's obligation in
Quran Majeed is mentioned as:
O you who
believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salat (prayer) on friday
(Jumu'ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Allah [Jumu'ah religious talk
(Khutbah) and Salat (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing).
That is better for you if you did but know! Al-Jumua, chapter
62, Verse 9
” When the Friday comes, at every door of the Masjid there stands Angels who write down (the names of) those who come First, then who comes next. When the Imam sits down, the records are closed and they come to listen to the reminder, i.e. the Khutba….” Muslim 1984.
From the
history, it is proven that Jummah was most important day for the previous
nations as well. It is still considered a blessed day in many religions for example
Hinduism. Thus, Friday is considered a special and important day right from the
very beginning of humanity.
Making an
Ablution
Using Siwak
And Perfume
Using Hair
Oil
Going to
Mosque as Early As possible
Do Not Run for
Prayer
Do Not Sit on
Another Person's Place in Mosque
Do Not Step
Over People on Friday
Remain
Silent During the Friday Sermon (Khutbah)
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