Recommended actions onthe day of Jumu'ah

Praying the congregational prayer of Jumu'ah is an obligation upon
every male, free, resident Muslim who has reached the age of puberty.
It is not compulsory upon travellers, slaves or women but will still
count (in reward) for anyone of those who attend it; Jumu'ah is also
waved for people with excuses, such as sickness or fear.
Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said: "On the day of Jumu'ah
angels stand at the entrance of the mosque to record people's entrance
in the order in which they arrive. The one who arrives first is
rewarded as though he sacrificed a camel, the next one is as one who
sacrificed a cow, the next as one whosacrificed a goat, the next as
one who sacrificed a chicken, and the next as one who sacrificed an
egg. As soonas the Imaam climbs the Minbar (pulpit) they (i.e., the
angels) fold their records and sit to listen." [Al-Bukhaari and
Muslim].
Thus, it is recommended to go early for congregational Jumu'ah prayers
in accordance withthe Prophetic tradition. Here are a few other
recommended actions on Friday:
The Imaam leads the Fajr (Dawn) prayer reciting the chapters As-Sajdah
and Al-Insaan completely,and not merely portions, as this was the
practice of the Prophet .
It is recommended that one increases his Salaah upon the Prophet
(i.e.,asking Allaah The Almighty to send peace upon him and exalt his
mention).
Perform Ghusl (ritual bath), wear perfume and use the Siwaak (i.e.,
the twig toothbrush). The Messenger of Allaah said: "Ghusl is
mandatory upon every Muslim who has reached puberty; anduse Siwaak
during Jumu'ah and perfume if available." [Muslim].
It is recommended that a Muslim uses his time to pray, mention the
names of Allaah The Almighty (Athkaar) and recite the Quran until the
Imaam arrives.
One must listen closely and pay attention to the Imaam, as Abu
Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said: "When the Imaam is delivering
the Khutbah, and you askyour companion to keep quiet and listen, then,
no doubt you have spoken (i.e., you have spoiled your
Jumu'ah)"[Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] and in another narration:"Whoever
speaks during the Khutbah while the Imaam is talking will gainno
reward from this Jumu'ah." [Ahmad].
It is recommended to recite the chapter Al-Kahffrom the Quran on that
day.Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrated that the Prophet said: "The reciter
of Surat al-Kahf on Jumu`ah will be blessed with a light between that
Jumu`ah (and the next) Jumu`ah." [Al-Haakim and Al-Bayhaqi].
When it is time for the Jumu'ah prayer, it is permitted for someone
who must pray the Jumu'ah prayer, to travel.
It is disliked to single out Friday for fasting or night prayers as
Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said: "Do not distinguish
Friday night for prayers or its day for fasting unless it falls on a
day where one of you usuallyfasts." [Muslim].
One who wishes to fast on a Friday should fast in addition to it the
day before it, or the day afterit, as Abu Hurayrah narrated that the
Prophet said: "Do not fast on a Friday unless you fast a day before it
or a day after it (in addition)." [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim].
It is reported that, "The Prophet used to pray two Rak'ah after the
Jumu'ah prayer" [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] also: "He recommended people
to pray four Rak'ah after it." [Muslim].
It is recommended topraytwo Rak'ah whenever one enters the mosque. The
Prophet said: "When one of you enters the mosque while the Imaam is
speaking, let him pray two Rak'ah before he sits down." [Muslim].
It is recommended that the Imaam recite the chapters Al-Jumu'ah and
Al-Munaafiqoon during the Jumu'ah prayer as this was the practice of
the Prophet . [Imaam Muslim.] - - ▓███▓ Translator:->
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