Friday is the best day of the week. Imam
Bukhari and Muslim reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had
said, "We (Muslims) came last and yet we are the first on
the day of judgment. They have received the books before us (meaning
Torah and Injil). We have received the book after them (meaning
the Qur’an). Friday was their day to be glorified. However,
they disputed on that while Allah had told us Friday is the day
to glorify. Thus they will follow us. The Jews glorify Saturday,
and the Christians glorify Sunday."
Also reported by Imam Muslim, Abo-Dawod, Al-Nesaii,
and Al-Termithi, that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "The
best day during which the sun have risen is Friday. It is the Day
Adam was created. It is the day when Adam entered paradise and
also when he was taken out from it. It is also the day on which
the day of judgment takes place."
Muslims are supposed to do the following
on Fridays:
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In addition, prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.)
had warned from not attending Friday Prayer. Imam Muslim and
Ahmad had reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) said
about people who do not attend Friday Prayer, "I
wanted to ask a man to lead people in the prayer so that I
may go and burn houses of men who did not attend the Friday
Prayer with us" He also said reported by Imam
Muslim, Ahmad and An-Nesaii, "Either they (meaning
people who do not attend the Friday prayer) stop
neglecting Friday prayers or Allah will set a seal on their
hearts so they can not find the right path again." In
another authentic hadith reported by Abu Dawod,
Termithi, An-Nesaii, and Ibn-Majah, that the prophet (P.B.U.H.)
said, "Who ever does not attend three Friday prayers,
(without a valid excuse) Allah will set a seal on his
heart"
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Bukhari and Muslim reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had
said, "We (Muslims) came last and yet we are the first on
the day of judgment. They have received the books before us (meaning
Torah and Injil). We have received the book after them (meaning
the Qur’an). Friday was their day to be glorified. However,
they disputed on that while Allah had told us Friday is the day
to glorify. Thus they will follow us. The Jews glorify Saturday,
and the Christians glorify Sunday."
Also reported by Imam Muslim, Abo-Dawod, Al-Nesaii,
and Al-Termithi, that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "The
best day during which the sun have risen is Friday. It is the Day
Adam was created. It is the day when Adam entered paradise and
also when he was taken out from it. It is also the day on which
the day of judgment takes place."
Muslims are supposed to do the following
on Fridays:
- Men are obligated to participate in
Friday Prayer. Allah (S.W.T.) said in Surat Al-Jumauah,
(verse 9), what can be translated as, "O’
you who believe! When the call is proclaimed to Prayer on
Friday hasten earnestly to the remembrance of Allah, and
leave off business. That is best for you if you but knew."
<blockquote>
In addition, prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.)
had warned from not attending Friday Prayer. Imam Muslim and
Ahmad had reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) said
about people who do not attend Friday Prayer, "I
wanted to ask a man to lead people in the prayer so that I
may go and burn houses of men who did not attend the Friday
Prayer with us" He also said reported by Imam
Muslim, Ahmad and An-Nesaii, "Either they (meaning
people who do not attend the Friday prayer) stop
neglecting Friday prayers or Allah will set a seal on their
hearts so they can not find the right path again." In
another authentic hadith reported by Abu Dawod,
Termithi, An-Nesaii, and Ibn-Majah, that the prophet (P.B.U.H.)
said, "Who ever does not attend three Friday prayers,
(without a valid excuse) Allah will set a seal on his
heart"
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- It is also recommended to increase
supplication especially at the last hour of the day
since it is the hour when requests are replied by Allah.
In an authentic hadith reported by Imam An-Nesaii,
Abu-Dawod, and Al-hakim, that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)
said, "Friday has 12 hours, one of which is the
hour where cries are granted for Muslim believers. This
hour is sought at the last hour after Asar."
- It is encouraged to wish peace be upon
prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) during Fridays and Friday’s
night because of an authentic hadith reported by
Imam Abu-Dawod, An-Nesaii, and Ibn-Majah, that the
Prophet Muhammed (P.B.U.H.) said, "The best day
is Friday. On Friday Adam was created, and died. On
Friday is the first time the trumpet is blown (meaning
when every creature dies) and the second time the
trumpet is blown (referring to resurrection). So
increase the number of times you wish peace upon me since
this prayer will be shown to me." They asked
him, How will our prayers be shown to you after you have
vanished. He replied, "Allah has prohibited earth
to cause the body of prophets to decay."
- It is also recommended that Muslims
recite surat Al-Kahf, because of
the authentic hadith reported by Imam Al-Baihaqee,
and Al-Hakim, that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) had
said, "Who ever recites surat Al-Kahf on Friday,
Allah will give him a light to the next Friday." - It is also recommended that Muslims
clean and wash themselves and make sure they smell nice
when they attend Friday Prayers. Imam Muslim and
Bukhari reported that the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.)
said, "Every Muslim is obligated to wash on
Fridays and wear his best cloth. Also, he should use
perfume if he has any." - It is important to come early to the
Friday prayer. All of the hadith collectors,
except Ibn-Majah, reported in an authentic hadith that
the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, "If one
washes himself and then went to Friday Prayer, it is
considered as if he donated a camel for the sake of Allah.
However, If he went in the second hour then it is
considered as if he donated a cow and if the third hour
then as if he donated a big sheep and if the fourth hour
then as if he donated a chicken and if the fifth hour
then as if he donated an egg. Then when the Imam starts
delivering the speech the angels come and listen to it."
Also in anther authentic hadith reported by
Imam Abu-Dawod that the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) said,
"On Friday the angels come to stand on the doors
of the mosque (masjid), the angels record who comes
first, if the Imam starts delivering the speech, the
angles close their files and come to listen to the speech."
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