Is Friday A Sacred Day for Muslims?

Published by admin | Filed under Qur'an

Quran

Friday is the sacred day of the week as Allah, the Exalted, says:“Then when the (Jumu`ah) Salat is ended, you may disperse through the land, and seek the Bounty of Allah (by working), and remember Allah much: that you may be successful.” (62:10) Friday is the day to glorify as in Christianity, Christians glorify Sunday and the Jews clarify Saturday. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday. On that day Adam was created, he was admitted to Jannah, and he was expelled there from.” [Muslim] this Hadith tells us the importance of Friday as many achievements and important events happened on Friday which proves its importance.

For men its obligatory for them to offer Jummah Prayers as it has a great importance, I have included a verse from Holy Quran which clearly shows its importance. 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 hastens earnestly to the remembrance of Allah, and leave offbusiness. That is best for you if you but knew.” In addition, Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) had warned from not attending Friday Prayer. Imam Muslim and Ahmad had reported that Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) 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 cannot find the right path again.” In another authentic hadith reported by Abu Dawod, Termithi, An-Nesaii, and Ibn-Majah, that the prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said, “Whoever does not attend three Friday prayers, (without a valid excuse) Allah will set a seal on his heart”