Jumu'ah - The Weekly Eid of the Believers

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The Virtue of Jumu'ah

Jumu'ah is the weekly Eid of the believers - a sacred gathering in which Allah honours His servants with His remembrance, the khutbah, and a congregational prayer. It is the most blessed day of the week: on it Adam ﷺ was created, on it he was admitted to paradise, and on it the Hour will be established.

"The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday." - Sahih Muslim 854

Sunnahs of Jumu'ah

Eight beautiful practices to observe on the blessed day of Friday

1. Take a Ghusl (Bath)

Perform a ritual bath before attending Jumu'ah prayer.

Sahih al-Bukhari 877

2. Use the Miswak

Clean your teeth with a miswak or brush before Jumu'ah.

Sahih al-Bukhari 887

3. Wear Your Best Clothes

Put on clean, good clothing and apply fragrance before attending.

Abu Dawud 343

4. Go Early to the Masjid

Arrive at the mosque early to gain extra reward before the khutbah.

Sahih al-Bukhari 881

5. Send Abundant Durood

Send salawat (blessings) upon the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) abundantly.

Abu Dawud 1047

6. Recite Surah Al-Kahf

Read Surah Al-Kahf (Chapter 18) to gain light until the next Friday.

Al-Hakim; Sahih al-Jami 6470

7. Make Du'a in the Golden Hour

Supplicate between Asr and Maghrib - the accepted hour on Friday.

Sahih al-Bukhari 935; Abu Dawud 1048

8. Walk to the Masjid

Walk to Jumu'ah prayer if possible for additional reward with each step.

Sahih Muslim 857

Weekly Reflection

Hope in Difficulty

فَإِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا

"For indeed, with hardship comes ease. Indeed, with hardship comes ease."

- Quran 94:5-6

Friday Du'as

Recommended supplications for the blessed day of Jumu'ah

Du'a 1: Salawat upon the Prophet (SAW)

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala aali Muhammadin kama sallayta 'ala Ibrahima wa 'ala aali Ibrahima innaka Hamidun Majeed

O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. Verily, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.

Du'a 2: Seeking Forgiveness

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ

Astaghfirullahal-'Azeemal-ladhi la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyumu wa atubu ilayh

I seek forgiveness from Allah, the Mighty, whom there is no god but He, the Living, the Self-Sustaining, and I repent to Him.

Du'a 3: Du'a Between Asr and Maghrib

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar

Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.

Du'a 4: Surah Al-Kahf - Opening Verse

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَنزَلَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ الْكِتَابَ وَلَمْ يَجْعَل لَّهُ عِوَجًا

Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi anzala 'ala 'abdihil-kitaba wa lam yaj'al lahu 'iwaja

All praise is due to Allah, who has sent down upon His Servant the Book and has not made therein any crookedness.

Du'a 5: After Jumu'ah Prayer

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ

Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik

O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty.

Du'a 6: For Parents

رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا

Rabbir-hamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera

My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small.

Jumu'ah FAQ

Common questions about the Friday prayer

What time does Jumu'ah Khutbah begin?

Jumu'ah Khutbah time varies by mosque. Check with your local mosque for their Jumu'ah schedule. CNMO recommends arriving at least 15 minutes before the Khutbah begins.

What is the ruling on missing Jumu'ah?

Jumu'ah prayer is obligatory (fard) for every adult Muslim male. Missing three consecutive Jumu'ahs without a valid excuse is a major sin. Women, travellers, the sick, and those with genuine hardship are excused.

Can women attend Jumu'ah?

Women are not obligated to attend Jumu'ah, but they are permitted to do so if their local mosque has suitable facilities. Contact CNMO for details of member mosques.

What should I do before coming to Jumu'ah?

Perform Ghusl (ritual bath), clip nails, use miswak, apply perfume (for men), wear clean and modest clothing, recite Surah Al-Kahf, and send abundant Salawat on the Prophet (SAW).

Is my Jumu'ah valid if I miss the Khutbah?

No, the Khutbah is a condition for the validity of Jumu'ah. If you miss the Khutbah, you should pray Zuhr (4 rak'ahs) instead.

When is the 'accepted hour' on Friday?

The most widely accepted opinion among scholars is that the golden hour is between Asr and Maghrib on Friday. Some scholars say it is the last hour before Maghrib. Make abundant du'a during this time.