The Etiquette for Salat al-Jumuah
Creator: Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo
Date: 2007-07-25
Format: text
Identifier: http://www.islaam.com/Article.aspx?id=316
Language: en
Source: - Adapted from the Fiqh of the Friday Prayer
Subject: prayer
Title: The Etiquette for Salat al-Jumuah
Created on: Wed Jul 25 21:00:26 -0400 2007
Updated on: Wed Jul 25 21:00:26 -0400 2007
Version: 1
Abstract: ... at al-Jumuah, one gets the reward of waiting for the Prayer, making dhikr (remembering Allah) and voluntary prayers during that time. Abu Umamah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam) said, "The angels sit at the doors to the Masjids and with them are scrolls in which they record the people [who come]. When the Imam appears, the scrolls are rolled up." Abu Umamah was asked, "Does the one who comes after the Imam still have a Friday Prayer?" he said, "Certainly, but he is not one of those who is recorded [as coming early]." [Ahmad and al-Tabarani] Dressing well for Salat al-Jumuah This is a special time that requires Muslims to appear in the best manner possible. One should therefore put on his best attire for Salat al-Jumuah. The Prophet (sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam) said, "If one has the means, he should buy two pieces of clothing, other than his work clothes or [everyday clothing], to wear on Friday." [Abu Dawud] Performing tahiyyat al-Masjid If a person comes late to the Friday Prayer while the Imam is delivering the khutbah, should he pray the two rak`ahs of tahiyyat al-Masjid (prayer of greeting the mosque) and the sit or should he simply skip them? The strongest opinion is to perform the tahiyyat al-Masjid based on the Hadith of the Prophet (sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam): "If one of you comes to the Masjid, he should pray two rak`ahs before he sits" [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. However, tahiyyat al-Masjid is not required of the person giving the khutbah. Also, this requirement is limited only to prayers offered in a Masjid. Other Etiquette of Salat al-Jumuah: Walking to the Masjid whenever feasible as there is a reward for every step taken to the Masjid. Avoiding stepping over people to get to a particular spot in the Masjid. ... [Full Article...]
