Jumma, also known as Friday, is a day of great importance in Islam and holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims all around the world. It is considered to be the best day of the week, and has been mentioned several times in the Holy Quran and Hadith. The day of Jumma is considered to be an opportunity for Muslims to seek Allah’s blessings and to perform special acts of worship. In this article, we will discuss the sunan of Jumma, which are the recommended acts of worship and deeds that Muslims should perform on this day.
The first sunan of Jumma is to perform the Friday prayer in congregation. The Friday prayer is an important obligation in Islam, and is performed in place of the Zuhr prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “The Friday prayer is mandatory upon every adult Muslim, male or female, who is free and able to attend.” (Sahih Bukhari) Attending the Friday prayer in congregation is considered to be one of the most virtuous acts a Muslim can do on this day, as it is an act of unity and solidarity.
The second sunan of Jumma is to listen to the khutbah (sermon) with full attention and respect. The khutbah is an important part of the Friday prayer, and is delivered by the Imam. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “He who comes to the Friday prayer, but does not listen to the khutbah attentively, will have a weak and fruitless prayer.” (Sahih Muslim) Therefore, it is important for Muslims to listen to the khutbah with full attention and respect, and to avoid any distractions or interruptions during the khutbah.
The third sunan of Jumma is to recite Surah Al-Kahf on this day. Surah Al-Kahf is a chapter of the Quran that tells the story of the Prophet Musa (Moses) and Dhul-Qarnayn. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Whosoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, a light will shine for him from beneath his feet to the skies, and this will continue to shine for him till the next Friday.” (Sahih Bukhari) Therefore, reciting Surah Al-Kahf on Friday is considered to be a highly recommended act of worship.
The fourth sunan of Jumma is to increase one’s acts of worship and charity on this day. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “On the day of Friday, increase your acts of worship and charity, as this is a day of great blessings and mercy.” (Sahih Muslim) Therefore, Muslims should strive to perform extra acts of worship and charity on this day, such as reciting the Quran, making du’a (supplication), and giving to those in need.
The fifth sunan of Jumma is to fast on this day. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Whosoever fasts on the day of Friday, Allah will forgive his sins for two years.” (Sahih Muslim) Fasting on Friday is considered to be a highly recommended act of worship, and is said to bring great blessings and rewards from Allah.
In conclusion, the sunan of Jumma serve as a way for Muslims to connect with Allah and to seek His blessings. By performing these acts of worship, Muslims are able to deepen their faith and increase their spiritual connection with Allah. May Allah bless us all and guide us towards His path. Amin.