By: Raheemat Yusuf
In Islam, Friday (Jumu’ah) is a sacred day, filled with immense blessings and spiritual growth opportunities. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized its significance, saying:
The best day the sun rises over is Friday. (Bukhari narration)
- Blessings and Significance:
1. Forgiveness: Allah forgives sins committed during the week, providing a fresh start.
Whoever performs Ghusl (ritual bath) on Friday and then goes to the mosque, will be forgiven for his sins between that Friday and the next Friday. (Narrated by Bukhari)
2. Increased Rewards: Good deeds performed on Friday are multiplied.
Friday is the leader of days, and the most virtuous day in the sight of Allah. (Ibn Majah)
3. Special Hour: The last hour before Maghrib prayer is considered sacred, with prayers answered.
There is an hour on Friday, during which no Muslim servant asks Allah for anything, but Allah grants it to him. (Bukhari)
4. Gatherings and Unity: Jumu’ah prayer unites Muslims, fostering community and equality.
The Friday prayer is obligatory upon every Muslim, in congregation. (Abu Dawud’s narration)
5. Spiritual Renewal: Friday offers a chance to reflect, repent, and rejuvenate.
Friday is a day of renewal and purification. (Ibn Hibban)
- Recommended Acts:
- Perform ghusl (ritual bath) before Jumu’ah prayer.
- Wear clean, fragrant clothes.
- Use miswak (teeth-cleaning twig).
- Attend the mosque early.
- Recite Surah Al-Kahf.
- Make abundant dua (supplications) during the sacred hour.
- Engage in charity and good deeds.
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Reflection and Action:
As we welcome Jumu’ah, let us:
- Seek forgiveness and renewal.
- Strengthen our connection with Allah.
- Cultivate unity and community.
- Increase our good deeds.
- Embrace the blessings and mercy of this sacred day.
May Allah grant us the wisdom to cherish and benefit from the blessings of Jumu’ah. Amin.
- Additional Quranic Verses and Hadiths:
O you who believe! When the call is proclaimed for Jumu’ah prayer, hasten to the remembrance of Allah. (Quran chapter 62 verse 9)
Friday is the day of congregation, the day of Hijrah, and the day of Arafah. (Narrated by Tirmidhi)
