In the Name of Allāh.
Alḥamdullilah, we’re blessed to witness another Friday, a day so precious that Allāh’s Messenger (ﷺ) outlined its myriad blessings, one of which is a brief yet powerful moment when our supplications are guaranteed to be answered.
Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that Allāh’s Messenger (ﷺ) spoke about Friday, stating: “There is an hour (opportune time) on Friday and if a Muslim gets …
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 people would be dumbfounded! Increase your prayers upon me as your …
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 way and that is all he gets from it (رَجُلٌ حَضَرَهَا يَلْغُو وَهُوَ حَظُّهُ …
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 commands us to leave our businesses and our worldly distractions, to answer this …
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 someone engaging in idle talk or creating distractions during the sermon, we have to refrain …
