The Etiquette for Salat al-Jumuah
Excerpted from Salat al-Jumuah from AlJumuah magazine (vol. 8, #4)
- Adapted from the Fiqh of the Friday Prayer
"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 rakahs 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 rakahs 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:
1. Walking to the Masjid whenever feasible as there is a reward for
every step taken to the Masjid.
2. Avoiding stepping over people to get to a particular spot in the
Masjid.
3. Avoiding dividing two people who are sitting together.
4. Not making someone stand and taking his place.
5. Not clasping ones hands and intertwining ones fingers while waiting
for the prayer.
6. Sitting in the front rows and close to the Imam whenever possible.
7. 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.
8. Going to the Masjid in a state of calmness and not being hurried.
9. 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.
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As-salaam Walekum
Adil Khan
Bombay
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