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 …
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 listens silently until the Imām finishes the Khutbah, then prays with the …
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 Friday prayer.
He (ﷺ) said: “O people! When this day (Friday) comes, you should take …
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 وَابْتَغُوا مِن فَضْلِ اللَّهِ وَاذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ
“Then when the (Jumu’ah) …
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 one by one. When …
