Jumuah Prayer
The Friday congregational prayer, replacing Dhuhr on Fridays
Rakats Breakdown
Follows the Hanafi school of thought. Minor variations may exist in other schools. All schools agree on the Fardh (obligatory) rakats.
Prayer Time
During the time of Dhuhr on Friday
"O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu'ah [Friday], then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew."
— Quran 62:9
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- Obligatory (Fardh) for Muslim men to attend
- Replaces Dhuhr prayer on Friday
- Includes Khutbah (sermon) which is part of the prayer
- Brings the Muslim community together weekly
Islamic Sources
"Whoever performs wudu properly, then comes to Jumu'ah and listens attentively and keeps quiet, his sins between that Friday and the next will be forgiven, plus three more days."
— Sahih Muslim 857
Read full reference"Whoever leaves three consecutive Jumu'ahs out of negligence, Allah will place a seal over his heart."
— Sunan Abu Dawud 1052 (Sahih)
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