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Salaatul Jumu'ah (the Friday prayer) is a special prayer which is offered in place of Salaat adh-Dhuhr
on Friday. It consists of two rak'ahs and is preceded by a sermon - the khutbah.
Salaatul Jumu'ah brings together a large number of people from different places. This increases the
sense of togetherness.
Salaatul Jumu'ah is an obligation. Allah says,
"O you who believe! When the call is proclaimed for the prayer on Friday, come to the remembrance
of Allah and leave off business. That is better for you if you only knew. " (62-9)
Salatul Jumu'ah is obligatory on every free, adult, non-travelling men who do not have a valid
excuse, such as illness, for not attending. It is optional for women. If a woman decides to pray at
home, or if anyone is prevented from attending Salatul Jumu'ah, he or she must pray the four rak'ahs
of the Dhuhr prayer in the usual manner.
The Merits of Jumu'ah
Friday is a noble and virtuous day. In fact, it is the best day of the week. The Prophet ( PBUH ) said,
"The sun has not risen on a day better than Friday. On it Adam was created; on it he was admitted
into Paradise, and on it he was expelled from it. The hour will not occur except on Friday." (Muslim)
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Etiquette and Duties on Friday
The following are some of them:
1 . Taking a bath (ghusl)
The Prophet ) said, "Taking a bath on Friday is obligatory for every [male] adult." (Al-Bukhaaree and
Muslim)
2. Wearing clean clothes and fragrance
3. Leaving early to arrive before its time
4. Not to separate between two people who are sitting
5. Praying two rak'ahs before sitting down
When one enters while the imam is delivering the sermon, he should perform two raka'hs briefly.
6. Listening attentively when the imam is giving the khutbah
Muslims should listen attentively to the Friday sermon and remain silent throughout. Even telling
others to be quiet is not allowed. The Prophet (PBUH) said, "If one of you tells his [Muslim] brother
to be quiet while the imam is giving the sermon, he is guilty Of idle talk." (Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim)
7. Reciting Surat al-Kahf
It is recommended to recite Surat al-Kahf (18th surah of the Qur'an) on Friday. The Prophet (PBUH)
said, "Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday, what is between the two Fridays will be illuminated
for him by light." (Al-Haakim)
8. Invoking Allah's peace and blessings on the Prophet (PBUH)
When the imam comes into the mosaue, he greets the people with salaam and ascends the minbar.
Then the mu'adh-dhin calls the adhan.
After the adhan, the imam stands up facing the worshippers and delivers the khutbah. He glorifies
Allah and invokes Allah's peace and blessings on the Prophet (PBUH). He then reminds the assembly
of their duties towards Allah. He reminds them to follow what Allah has commanded and avoid what
He has prohibited. He urges them to do good deeds and abandon evil ones. Then he sits down for a
brief pause. He then stands up again to resume the khutbah. Finally, he prays for the congregation
and for the entire Muslim community.
The mu'adh-dhin calls the iaaamah, and the imam then leads the congregation in salah. He recites
the Qur'an in the two rak'ahs aloud.
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Name the following:
The place where the imam stands to give the khutbah
The person who calls the adhan
The Arabic word for Friday
The name of the surah which is recommended to be recited on Friday
Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
1. Muslims should …………………… attentively while the imam is giving the ……………………
2. The imam gives the khutbah after the …………………… is called……………………
3. Salaatul Jumu'ah consists of two ……………………
Answer these questions.
1. Who is obliged to attend Salatul Jumu'ah?
2. What should a person do if he is prevented from offering Salatul Jumu'ah?
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3. What are the benefits of reciting Surat al-Kahf?
4. What should a person do when he enters the mosque while the imam is delivering the
sermon?
Colour the following
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