by Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo, Mission Islam


"O believers, 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 but did know." [Al-Jumuah, 62:9]

Purifying and cleaning oneself

The person intending to perform Salat
al-Jumuah is highly encouraged to have
ghusl (full bath or shower). The
majority of the scholars are of the
opinion that the ghusl for Salat a-
Jumuah is recommended (sunnah) but
not obligatory. The ghusl is performed
starting from the time of Fajr Prayer.
Also, if a person performs ghusl and
then later invalidates his ablution, he
need not repeat the ghusl. Making
ablution (wudhu) suffices. Furthermore,
one ghusl may be used for removing
sexual defilement (janabah) and for
Salat al-Jumuah.

Going early to the masjid

There is a great reward in going early
to Salat al-Jumuah, beginning after
sunrise. By leaving for Salat al-Jumuah,
one gets the reward of waiting for the
Prayer, making dhikr (remembering
Allah) and voluntary prayers during
that time. Abu Umamah narrated that
the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu
`alaihi wa sallam) said, "The angels sit
at the doors to the Masjids and with
them are scrolls in which they record
the people [who come]. When the Imam
appears, the scrolls are rolled up." Abu
Umamah was asked, "Does the one who
comes after the Imam still have a Friday
Prayer?" he said, "Certainly, but he is
not one of those who is recorded [as
coming early]." [Ahmad and al-
Tabarani]

Dressing well for Salat al-Jumuah

This is a special time that requires
Muslims to appear in the best manner
possible. One should therefore put on
his best attire for Salat al-Jumuah.
The Prophet (sallallahu `alaihi wa
sallam) said, "If one has the means, he
should buy two pieces of clothing, other
than his work clothes or [everyday
clothing], to wear on Friday." [Abu
Dawud]

Performing tahiyyat al-Masjid

If a person comes late to the Friday
Prayer while the Imam is delivering the
khutbah, should he pray the two
rak`ahs of tahiyyat al-Masjid (prayer of
greeting the mosque) and the sit or
should he simply skip them? The
strongest opinion is to perform the
tahiyyat al-Masjid based on the Hadith
of the Prophet (sallallahu `alaihi wa
sallam): "If one of you comes to the
Masjid, he should pray two rak`ahs
before he sits" [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
However, tahiyyat al-Masjid is not
required of the person giving the
khutbah. Also, this requirement is
limited only to prayers offered in a
Masjid.

Other Etiquette of Salat al-Jumuah:

2. Walking to the Masjid whenever
feasible as there is a reward for every
step taken to the Masjid.
3. Avoiding stepping over people to get
to a particular spot in the Masjid.
4. Avoiding dividing two people who are
sitting together.
5. Not making someone stand and taking
his place.
6. Not clasping one’s hands and
intertwining one’s fingers while
waiting for the prayer.
7. Sitting in the front rows and close to
the Imam whenever possible.
8. Remaining quiet while the Imam is
delivering the khutbah. This actually
includes listening to the Imam and not
playing with anything while the Imam
is speaking.
9. Going to the Masjid in a state of
calmness and not being hurried.
10. Reciting surah al-Kahf (surah 18) as
an authentic Hadith states: "For
whoever recites surah al-Kahf on
Friday, it will be a light for him from
that Friday to the next." [Al-Bayahaqi
and Al-Hakim] The surah could be
read any time of the day.

Indeed, Salat al-Jumuah is one of the
most important acts of worship in Islam.
The Prophet (sallallahu `alaihi wa
sallam) has described the wonderful
blessings and benefits that Allah has
vouchsafed upon Muslims through this
magnificent act. Knowing how
important this prayer is in Allah’s sight,
Muslims must do their best to perform
it in the best way possible. They should
strive and sacrifice for the sake of this
Prayer.



Note: I can't edit satisfactorily because I'm on mobile!

Jazakum Laha Khairan. Thanks for sharing this. Jumat Mubarak

Happy jummah.......May allah reward u accordingly...
You forgot to add: taking another route when coming back from the jumaah..is part of the Sunaah..
ma sallam

Jazakum Laha Khairan may Almighty Allah (SWT) accept it as an act of ibadadaah. Jumat Mubarak

You've just enlightened me
May d ALMIGHTY reward you abundantly

Jazakallahu kairan akhi...you also forgot cutting of the finger nails and using of perfumes{for men}

yinkusnoni:
Jazakallahu kairan akhi...you also forgot cutting of the finger nails and using of perfumes{for men}

Harbioye:
You've just enlightened me
May d ALMIGHTY reward you abundantly

Swot26:
Happy jummah.......May allah reward u accordingly...
You forgot to add: taking another route when coming back from the jumaah..is part of the Sunaah..
ma sallam

naughtylagosguy:
Jazakum Laha Khairan. Thanks for sharing this. Jumat Mubarak

Thanks for you contributions, may Allah (SWT) reward us all with the best of reward.

thanks for d information.jazakhumllahu akhiran