SENDING ṢALĀT ON HIM
In the Name of Allāh. The day of Jumu’ah is indeed filled with many plusses. Aus Ibn Aus (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) stated: “The most virtuous of your days is Jumu’ah. On that day, Ādam was created, and on that day he died; (on that day) the horn would be blown, and […]
THE TYPES OF PEOPLE AT JUMU’AH
In the Name of Allāh. Are you aware that there are three types of people who attend Jumu’ah? In a Ḥadīth recorded by Imām Abī Dāwūd in his Sunan (no. 1113), the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said that the below three types of people attend the Jumu’ah prayer: • One is present in a frivolous […]
THE CALL OF JUMU’AH
In the Name of Allāh. Lo, the call of Jumu’ah invites, echoing through the streets, the pathways, and the hearts of those who worship Allāh. “Is anyone out there?” seeking the faithful, to join in the holy gathering, the sacred union of prayer and community. Indeed, when it’s time for Jumu’ah (Khutbah and Ṣalāh), Allāh […]
PRESERVING THE SANCTITY OF JUMU’AH
In the Name of Allāh. The blessing of the Jumu’ah prayer is a precious gift, and it behooves us to preserve its beauty and significance. Yet, alas, some people allow distractions (such as phone calls) and idle chatter to detract from this sacred ritual, imperiling the rewards of their observance. More so, if we witness […]
A PURPOSEFUL KHUTBAH
In the Name of Allāh. Indeed, the Khutbah is a core aspect of the Jumu’ah prayer. It’s not just a sermon or a lecture, but a sacred ritual that holds great significance in the Islāmic faith. It’s an opportunity for Muslims to renew their commitment to Allāh and to receive spiritual guidance and inspiration. While […]
IS KHUTBAH VALID IN NON-ARABIC?
In the Name of Allāh. Perfect Praise is to Him for the blessing of Islām. Actually, there is an age-long argument on the validity of Jumu’ah Khutbah (Friday sermon) in non-Arabic language. This is so, for Islām not to be seen as a blind faith that does not give recognition to people’s situation. Anyway, the […]
TAKING THE BLESSINGS
In the Name of Allāh. Oh, the immeasurable blessing of Islām! Indeed, it showers us with plentiful opportunities for good deeds, and the reward for such acts is beyond our wildest dreams. Take Jumu’ah, for instance, the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever bathes, then comes to Jumu’ah, then prays whatever was written for him, then […]
A DAY OF CLEANLINESS
In the Name of Allāh. Did you know that Ghusl Al-Jumu’ah (i.e. the Friday ritual bath) was born out of Prophet Muḥammad’s concern (ﷺ) for personal hygiene? He once noticed that some people at the Masjid had a not-so-pleasant smell and encouraged them to take a bath and apply their best oils and perfumes before […]
SEEK A BALANCE!
In the Name of Allāh. Excellently, Islām emphasizes the importance of both ‘Ibādah (worship) and working to lawfully enjoy life, thereby teaching us that these two aspects of life are interconnected, and one should not be neglected while pursuing the other. Allāh calls our attention to this issue saying: فَإِذَا قُضِيَتِ الصَّلَاةُ فَانتَشِرُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ […]
BY GOING EARLY.
In the Name of Allāh. The virtue of going early to Jumu’ah prayer is well established in Islam. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 887 and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 850, Abu Hurayrah (RadiyaLlāhu ‘Anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said, “When Friday arrives, angels are over the door of every mosque to record those who arrive […]