Friday (Yawm al-Jumu‘ah) is a day filled with light, mercy, and divine remembrance. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encouraged specific recitations and acts of worship that make this day spiritually rich and rewarding. Here’s what to recite and focus on throughout Friday:
1. Surah Al-Kahf (Chapter 18)
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday will be illuminated with light between that Friday and the next.”
(Narrated by Al-Hakim; graded authentic by Al-Albani)
This surah protects the believer from trials and increases spiritual insight. It can be recited anytime from Thursday night (Maghrib) until sunset on Friday.
2. Surah As-Sajdah (Chapter 32) and Surah Al-Insan (Chapter 76)
It is Sunnah for the Prophet (ﷺ) to recite Surah As-Sajdah and Surah Al-Insan during the Fajr prayer on Friday.
These two chapters remind believers of creation, the resurrection, and the reward for the righteous a perfect reflection for the day linked to the Hereafter.
3. Sending Salawat (Blessings) Upon the Prophet ﷺ
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Among the best of your days is Friday, so send many blessings upon me that day, for your blessings are presented to me.”
(Abu Dawood)
Say as often as you can:
اللهم صلِّ على محمدٍ وعلى آلِ محمدٍ
Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala ali Muhammad
(“O Allah, send peace and blessings upon Muhammad and his family.”)
4. Reciting Surah Al-Jumu‘ah (Chapter 62)
In Friday prayer, the Prophet (ﷺ) often recited Surah Al-Jumu‘ah and Surah Al-Munafiqun (63) in the two rak‘ahs of Jumu‘ah Salah.
(Sahih Muslim)
Reciting them in personal worship is also a good way to connect to the day’s theme remembrance, unity, and sincerity.
5. Engaging in Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah)
Fill your Friday with phrases the Prophet (ﷺ) loved:
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SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah)
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Alhamdulillah (All praise is due to Allah)
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La ilaha illa Allah (There is no deity but Allah)
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Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)
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Astaghfirullah (I seek Allah’s forgiveness)
Continuous remembrance polishes the heart and prepares it to receive Allah’s mercy.
6. Making Du‘ā — Especially in the Last Hour Before Maghrib
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“There is an hour on Friday in which no Muslim asks Allah for something good except that He grants it to him.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari)
Most scholars believe this blessed hour is the last part of Friday before Maghrib (sunset).
Friday is not just about ritual it’s about renewal.
Recite, remember, and return to Allah with a heart full of gratitude. Every verse, every salutation, every whispered du‘ā adds light to your week and draws you nearer to His mercy.
