Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed

Friday prayer or 'Friday prayer' is one of the most important prayers in Islam. The word (jumu`ah) is Arabic. It means to unite, join together, line up.

Since, on certain days of the week, adult believers-Muslims gather at the same place at a certain time and perform this prayer instead of the Zuhr prayer of that day as an obligatory prayer, therefore this prayer is called 'Friday prayer'.

The best day of the week is Friday and Friday. It is one of the most significant days in the world. A distinct Surah has been revealed in the Holy Quran called Juma.

Almighty Allah said, 'Then when the prayer is over, spread out in the world and seek the favor of Allah and remember Allah more; So that you will be successful.' (Surah Jumu'ah, verse: 10)

On the authority of Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu Anhu, the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "The best day on which the sun has risen is the day of Jumu'ah." On this day Adam was created, on this day he was admitted to Paradise and on this day he was expelled from Paradise.' (Sahih Muslim: 1410)

Importance of Friday:

The importance of Friday is very high. Allah Ta'ala gave the fullness of the creation of the world on this day. It was on this day that Hazrat Adam (a.s.) and Eve (a.s.) were brought together in Paradise, and on this day the Muslim Ummah gathers in the mosque for the weekly Eid and worship, so the day is called Yaomul Juma'a or the day of Friday.

Friday prayer was obligatory in the first Hijri. The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) reached Madinah on Friday after his stay in Quba during Hijrah and when he reached the valley of Bani Salem tribe, when it was time for Zuhr, he offered Friday prayers there. This is the first Friday prayer in history.

Virtues of Friday:

Abu Hurairah (RAIn a narrated hadith, Rasulullah (SAW) said, 'Whoever enters the mosque on the first day of Jumu'ah after performing the obligatory ablution, it is as if he sacrificed a camel, the second time he enters the mosque is as if he sacrificed a cow, the third time he The person entered the mosque as if he had sacrificed a goat. Then in the fourth time the person who went to the mosque is as if he had sacrificed a chicken. And in the fifth time the person who entered the mosque is as if he sacrificed an egg. Then when the Imam came out and sat on the pulpit for the sermon, the angels stopped writing and sat down to listen to the sermon.' (Bukhari: 881, Ifa 837, Modern 830).

Ten days of sins are forgiven: Ten days of sins are forgiven for those who observe the rituals of Friday.

Rasulullah (pbuh)Said, 'Whoever is thoroughly purified and then comes to the mosque, sits quietly to listen to the sermon attentively, for him, the sins of ten days are forgiven by adding three more days to the seven days between the two Fridays. On the other hand, the person who moved stones, pebbles or anything else during the sermon is as if he has done something in vain(Muslim: 857).

The sins of ten days of Juma's observant are expunged:

Rasulullah (SAW) said, three types of people appear in Friday prayer. (a) There is a type of people who joke after entering the mosque, they will get nothing but jokes in return. (b) Second, there is another type of people who appear on Jumu'ah and pray there, so that Allah gives to whom He wills and He does not give to whom He wills. (c) The third type of people are those who appear on Jumu'ah, remain silent, listen to the sermon attentively, do not lean on anyone's neck, do not trouble anyone, add three days between the two Jumu'ahs, and add three more days to the total sin of ten days. Account Allah Ta'ala forgives.' (Abu Dawud: 1113).

Each step earns the reward of one year of Nafal fasting and one year of all-night Tahajjud: A person who observes the manners and observes the Friday prayer is given the reward of one full year of fasting and night-long Tahajjud for each step.

Narrated by Aws Bin Aws As Saqafi (RA), Rasulullah (SAW) Said, 'A person who performs Ghusl on Jumu'ah (i.e. has intercourse, so that his wife performs Fard Ghusl and) himself also performs Fard Ghusl, arrives at the mosque early in the morning and himself goes to the mosque in the first part, goes to the mosque on foot (i.e. does not mount anything). , sat near the imam, listened attentively to the sermon, played with somethingNot kidding; For every step of that person, there is a reward equivalent to observing fasting for a whole year and praying for a whole year(Musnad Ahmad: 6954, 16218).

Atonement for sins between the two Fridays: As an atonement for the sins between the two Fridays for those who perform the Friday prayer.

Rasulullah (pbuh)Said, "Salat five times, from one Juma to the next Juma, from one Ramadan to the next Ramadan as expiation for all (saghira) sins, on the condition that the servant of the Prophet keep himself free from sin." (Muslim; 233).

Acceptance of prayers on Friday: The most significant aspect of the virtues of Friday is that there is a time on this day when a believer makes a prayer and Allah Almighty accepts his prayer.

A hadith was narrated from Abu Huraira (RA). He said, Rasulullah (s.a.)He said, "There is a time on Friday when a believer asks Allah for something good, Allah will surely grant it to him. (Sahih Muslim: 852, Musnad Ahmad: 7151, As-Sunanul Kubra: 10234).

A hadith is narrated from Hazrat Anas (RA). He said, Rasoolullah (pbuh)Said, the desired time of Jumu'ah is from after 'Asr to before sunset. (Musnad Ibn Abi Shaiba: 5460, Tirmidhi: 489).

Important deeds mentioned in hadith on Friday:

take a bath Recitation of Surah Sajda and Surah Dahr/Insan in the obligatory Fajr prayer. Dress well. Use perfume. Go to mosque early. Reciting Surah Kahf. Go to the mosque and pray at least two rakats. Sit near the imam. Listen carefully to the sermon. Do not speak during the sermon. Pray more during the time between two sermons. Pray at other times. Because prayers are accepted on this day. Rasulullah (pbuh)Reciting as many Daroods as possible on it throughout the day.

Rules:

Two rakats are obligatory in Friday prayers. Apart from this, four rak'ats of Kabalal Jum'ah and four rak'ats of Ba'dal Jum'ah (Sunnah prayers) are to be performed before the obligatory prayer. If a person likes Zohar, he can perform extra nafl prayers during this time. However, these nafal prayers are not offered as part of Jumu'ah and are not required, rather a person can do them voluntarily and there is no blame on him if he does not.

It is obligatory to perform the Friday prayer in congregation and there is no rule to perform it alone. In the Quran, when it is time for Friday prayers, it is urged to stop work and go to the mosque for prayers. However, if a person cannot perform Jumu'ah due to some reason (such as a very sick person), then it is customary to perform Zuhr prayer. Moreover, in some cases, Jumu'ah is not required for a healthy person, such as a traveler, and in that case, performing the Zuhr prayer is acceptable. However, the traveler can perform Juma if he wants.

Sermon:

The two rakat farz prayers of Friday and the Imam's sermon have been replaced by the four rakat farz prayers of Zohar.

One of the most important aspects of Jumu'ah is the sermon. In this, the Imam discussed important issues in various contemporary issues and gave guidance in the light of Quran and Hadith. The Imam who delivers the sermon is called Khatib. During this two sermons were given. A short break is taken between two sermons. The daily imam of the mosque may deliver the sermon or a special person may deliver the sermon on Friday. The sermon is usually delivered in Arabic. However, in some places there is a practice of giving sermons in the local language.

And instead of Zohar prayer on Friday, Friday prayer has been made obligatory. Which is one of Allah's blessings for us. There is evidence in this regard in the Qur'an-Hadith. So it is important for us as Muslims to perform Friday prayers. Those who avoid Jumu'ah prayer and busy themselves with other activities. Allah turns away from him.

Punishment for not offering Jumma prayer:

Rasulullah (pbuh)It is said that whoever misses three consecutive Fridays without reason and willfully, Allah Ta'ala will put a seal on that person's heart. (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasa'i, Ibn Majah).

In another hadith, Rasulullah (s.a.w.) said, people who leave Juma should refrain from this evil act. (i.e. perform the Friday prayer), otherwise Allah will seal their hearts with the punishment of this sin. Later they will become self-indulgent. After that, the chance of getting corrections will also be denied. (Muslim).

Narrated from Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas (RA). He said, Rasulullah (pbuh)He said, "Whoever abandons three Juma's in a row, he has thrown Islam backwards." (Muslim).

But again, Rasulullah (SAW) said, it is a sin for the poets to leave the Friday prayer except for four classes of people. The four classes of people are slaves, women, minors, travelers and sick persons. (Abu Dawood).

May Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala protect everyone from the terrible punishment by performing regular Friday prayers. amen