Quran verses / Ayat and Traditions Regarding Jumu'ah (Jumah) - Islamic Blog

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓاْ إِذَا نُودِيَ لِلصَّلَوٰةِ مِن يَوۡمِ ٱلۡجُمُعَةِ

فَٱسۡعَوۡاْ إِلَىٰ ذِكۡرِ ٱللَّهِ وَذَرُواْ ٱلۡبَيۡعَۚ ذَٰلِكُمۡ خَيۡرٞ لَّكُمۡ إِن كُنتُمۡ تَعۡلَمُونَ

Transliteration:( Yaaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanoo izaa noodiya lis-Salaati miny yawmil Jumu’ati fas’aw ilaa zikril laahi wa zarul bai’; zaalikum khayrul lakum in kuntum ta’lamoon )

9.O you who believe! When the call (23) is made for Salaatul Jumu’ah (24), then hasten (25) to the rememberance of Allah, and leave (26) aside business. That is better for you if you know (27),

The verse you’ve quoted is from Surah Al-Jumu’ah, which is the 62nd chapter of the Quran. It addresses the believers and outlines the importance of attending the Friday prayer (Salaatul Jumu’ah). The verse emphasizes the significance of prioritizing the remembrance of Allah over worldly affairs, particularly during the Friday prayer.

There are many benefits to attending Friday prayer. It is a time to unite as a community and reaffirm our faith. It is also a time to listen to the khutbah, a sermon that reminds us of our moral obligations and encourages us to live a righteous life.

In addition, Friday prayer is a time to seek forgiveness from Allah and to pray for His guidance and blessings. It is a day of hope and renewal, and it is a time to reflect on our lives and make positive changes.

The following are some of the benefits of attending Friday prayer:

It is a time to unite as a community and reaffirm our faith.
It is a time to listen to the khutbah, a sermon that reminds us of our moral obligations and encourages us to live a righteous life.
It is a time to seek forgiveness from Allah and to pray for His guidance and blessings.
It is a day of hope and renewal, and it is a time to reflect on our lives and make positive changes.

Traditions / Hadith about Jumah

Sealing of the Heart:

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever misses three Jumu’ahs out of negligence, Allah will place a seal over his heart.” This emphasizes the importance of attending Friday congregational prayers and not neglecting them.

Grade:

Hasan (Darussalam)

Blessings of Friday:

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “One of the best of your days is Friday. On this day, Adam was created and on this day he died. The Trumpet will be blown on this day, and all creatures will swoon. So send a great deal of blessings upon me on this day, for your blessings will be presented to me.” This Hadith highlights the significance of Friday and encourages believers to increase their prayers and blessings on this blessed day.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “One of the best of your days is Friday. On this day, Adam was created and on this day he died, on this day the Trumpet will be blown, and on this day all creatures will swoon. So send a great deal of salah upon me on this day, for your salah will be presented to me.” They said: “O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), how will our salah be presented to you when you have decomposed (after death)?” He said: “Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, has forbidden the earth to consume the bodies of the prophets, peace be upon them.”

Reference : Sunan an-Nasa’i 1374

In-book reference : Book 14, Hadith 11

Muslims are encouraged to make Friday prayer a priority in their lives. It is a time to worship Allah, to come together as a community, and to reflect on our lives.

Jumah / Friday Prayer

Quran verses / Ayat and Traditions Regarding Jumu’ah (Jumah)