JumuahIts Merits, Etiquette, and Rewards

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Yawmul Jumuah is the name for Friday

in Arabic• The word Jumuah comes

from a word meaning “to gather.”

• Muslims gather on Jumuah at masjids to prayer the Jumuah prayer and listen to 2 khutbahs (sermons) given by the imam.

There are important events that have happened or will

happen on a Friday

• Allah created Adam, the first man, on a Friday.

• Adam was placed in Jannah (paradise) on a Friday

• He was also taken out of Jannah on a Friday

• The Day of Judgment will be on a Friday• There is an hour on Jumuah where “no

faithful servant asks for something, but Allah will give him what he asked for”

Previous nations were informed about Friday, but they chose different days

• Jewish people take Saturday as their holy day• Christians take Sunday as their holy day

Narrated Abu Hurayrah (radiyaAllahu anhu) (We (Muslims) are the last to come, but the foremost on the Day of Resurrection, and the first people to enter Paradise,

although the former nations were given the Scriptures before us and we after them. Allah gave us the guidance of truth that they have been disputing about. This (Friday) is the Day that they have been disputing about, and all the

other people are behind us in this matter: the Jews' (day of congregation is) tomorrow (Saturday) and the Christians' is

the day after tomorrow (Sunday). )(Muslim & Bukhari)

What is legislated for Friday?

O you who believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salat

(prayer) on the day of 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! Surah 62:9 – Muhsin Khan

translation

Etiquette of JumuahOn Jumuah it is recommended that we:

• Make Ghusl (take a bath)• Wear our best clothes• Apply oil• Use miswak• Leave the house early• Sit close to the imam• Listen without talking

When you are finished getting ready for Jumuah, make your way to the masjid…

• (Whoever performs Ghusl on the day of Jumu`ah, leaves early, walking not riding, and sits close to the Imam and listens without talking, will earn the reward of fasting and performing standing (in prayer) for an entire year for every step he takes.) (Muslim, Bukhari)

• Sahih Bukhari: Volume 2, Book 13, Number 33:Narrated Salman Al-Farsi: Allah’s Apostle (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) said,

“Anyone who takes a bath on Friday and cleans himself as much as he can and puts oil (on his hair) or scents himself; and then proceeds for the prayer and does not force his way

between two persons (assembled in the mosque for the Friday prayer), and prays as much as is written for him and remains quiet when the Imam delivers the Khutba, all his sins in

between the present and the last Friday will be forgiven.”

The Jumuah Prayer

• The Jumuah prayer is a 2 rakaat prayer.• After the Jumuah prayer, there are two khutbahs (or

sermons) given.

The Jumuah Khutbahs• ‘On the day of Jumma’ there is a Khutbah (sermon) the objective of which

is to glorify Allaah and regard Him as Magnificent, and testify to singling out Allaah Alone as the Creator, and testify that His Messenger -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- brought the message.

• Also to remind the worshippers about the Messenger’s days. To warn the people from Allaah’s  torment and His punishment, and advising them with that which will bring them closer to Allaah and to His Paradise.

• Likewise prohibiting them from that which will bring them close to His Anger and His Fire. Therefore, this is the purpose / intent of the Khutbah and gathering for it.’

https://abdurrahman.org/2015/05/22/the-purpose-of-the-jumma-khutbah-friday-sermon/

Reading Suratul Kahf on Fridays

• “Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on the day of Jumu’ah, will have a light that will shine from him from one Friday to the next.” 1

1 https://greatrewards.abdurrahman.org/2014/08/01/whoever-reads-surah-al-kahf-on-the-day-of-jumuah/

•  Imam Ahmad recorded that Al-Bara' said: "A man recited Al-Kahf and there was an animal in the house which began acting in a nervous manner. He looked, and saw a fog or cloud overhead. He mentioned this to the Prophet , who said: (Keep on reciting so and so, for this is the tranquillity which descends when one reads Qur'an or because of reading Qur'an;) This was also recorded in the Two Sahihs. This man who recited it was Usayd bin Al- Hudayr. Tafsir Ibn Kathir

• Imam Ahmad recorded from Abu Ad-Darda' that the Prophet said: Whoever memorizes ten Ayat from the beginning of Surat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjal. This was also recorded by Muslim, Abu Dawud, An-Nasa'i and At- Tirmidhi. According to the version recorded by At-Tirmidhi, “Whoever memorizes three Ayat from the beginning of Al-Kahf.” He said, it is "Hasan Sahih. ''

The Hour on Friday in which the Supplication From a Muslim is Accepted

“Indeed, there is an hour (opportune time) on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while praying and asks something from Allah, then Allah will definitely meet his demand. And he (salallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) pointed out the shortness of that time with his hands.”

https://greatrewards.abdurrahman.org/2011/12/09/the-hour-on-friday-in-which-the-supplication-from-a-muslim-is-accepted/

The Messenger of Allah ( وسلم عليه الله :said (صلى“The day of Friday has twelve hours, in which there is no Muslim slave who asks Allah for anything but He will grant it to him, so seek it in the last hour after ‘Asr.”

https://greatrewards.abdurrahman.org/2012/09/21/day-of-jumuah-ask-allaah-for-anything-in-the-last-hour-after-asr/

A Reminder of the Etiquette of Duaas:

Fadalah bin ‘Ubayd (radiallaahu ‘anhu) said: “The Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) heard a man making supplication in his prayer when he had not praised Allaah or said Salah upon the Prophet. The Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: This man is rushing.Then he (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) called him over and said to him or to someone else:When any one of you supplicates, let him start by praising and glorifying Allaah, The Exalted, then let him send Salah upon the Prophet, and after that let him make supplication as he wishes.

https://abdurrahman.org/2013/07/13/make-duaa-right-before-maghrib-on-fridays-and-when-fasting/

‘Abdullaah ibn Masood (radiallaahu ‘anhu) said:When one of you wishes to ask (Allaah), then he should begin with praising and thanking Allaah with that which He deserves. Then he should ask Allaah to send His peace and blessings upon the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) then he should ask (for his need). For verily, that (the above method) is more likely to result in success.

https://abdurrahman.org/2013/07/13/make-duaa-right-before-maghrib-on-fridays-and-when-fasting/

Summary of Guidelines for Making Duaa

1- one should be sincere in Du’aa2- one’s heart should be present in the Du’aa3- while fearing Allaah4- one’s food should be halal5- one should make Du’aa with truthfulness6- the Du’aa should be made repeatedly, persistently7- humble yourself to Allaah8- be consistent in Du’aa9- increase in Du’aa during times of fear

10- Don’t leave off making Du’aa (even if you commit sins), for Allaah answered the du’aa of shaytan – worst of all creation – “grant me respite until the Day of Judgment.” Allaah said (what means): You are of those allowed respite. (Al-A’raf, ayah 15)11- Keep in mind that Du’aa is ‘ibaadah (worship)12- one should be fearful of being prevented from making Du’aa13- Do not say “my Du’aa is not answered,” while you yourself close the door by sins

https://abdurrahman.org/2013/07/13/make-duaa-right-before-maghrib-on-fridays-and-when-fasting/

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