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Fatwaa Shaykh Bin Baz Making Dhikr Out-loud together following the Imam or Someone after the Salah
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Question: it was also asked with the Tasbeeh after finishing the Salah I have noticed that a particular person standing and he performs a lot of Tasbeeh ( different remembrance remembering & glorifying Allah) with his voice raised after the salah while the Muadhan (caller of the prayer) is predominately performing it in a fast pace so the followers in the prayer can repeat after him correctly. So what is the ruling on this?
Answer: It is legislated for the believer that he remembers Allah (Tasheeh & Adhkaar) after the Salah with his self, nor does he follow the Imam or other than him (in that). When he tasleem out of the Salah he says:
أستغفر الله، أستغفر الله، أستغفر الله، اللهم أنت السلام، ومنك السلام، تباركت يا ذا الجلال والإكرام
Istaghfer Allah, Istaghfer Allah, Istaghfer Allah. Allahuma anta As-salam wa minka As-salam tabaarakta yaa Dha al-Jalaal wa al-ikraam
I ask Allah to forgive me, I ask Allah to forgive me, I ask Allah to forgive me
O’ Allah, You are the Peace, and You are the Source of Peace, You are Blessed, Oh Possessor of Glory and Honor
This is from the Sunnah, and the Imam turns around to the people after this, afterward, this Dhkir is said so when the Imam he turns around to the people, and he faces them, then say:
لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير
Laa ilaaha ill-allaahu, waḥdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa ‛alaa kulli shay’in qadeer
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is over all things omnipotent.
If he wishes to say:
يحيي ويميت وهو على كل شيء قدير
Yuhyee wa yumeet wa huwa alaa kuli shayin Qadeer
The Giver of Life and Death and upon Him all things are possible
Then he says:
لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله، لا إله إلا الله، ولا نعبد إلا إياه، له النعمة وله الفضل وله الثناء الحسن، لا إله إلا الله مخلصين له الدين ولو كره الكافرون،
La hawla wa laqu-aata illah billah, la ilaha illAllah wala na’budu illayyah, lahun-ni’matu, wa lahul fadl, wa lahu-saana ul hasanu, la ilaha illAllahhu mukhliseena lahudeen, wa law karihal kafiroon
There is no might nor power except with Allah, none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and we worship none except Him. For Him is all favor, grace, and glorious praise. None has the right to be worshipped except Allah and we are sincere in faith and devotion to Him although the disbelievers detest it
اللَّهُمَّ لاَ مَانِعَ لِمَا أَعْطَيْتَ وَلاَ مُعْطِيَ لِمَا مَنَعْتَ وَلاَ يَنْفَعُ ذَا الْجَدِّ مِنْكَ الْجَدُّ
Allahuma la Maani’a lima A’t’ayta wa la Mu’tiya lama mana’ta wa la yanfa’u dha aljaddi minka aljaddu
No one can withhold what Thou givest or give what Thou withholdest, and riches cannot avail a wealthy person against Thee.
Then he says:
سبحان الله والحمد لله والله أكبر
Sub-han Allah
Alhamdu lillah
Allah hu Akbar
Thirty-three times, making it ninety-nine then completing it to 100 times with saying:
لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير
Laa ilaaha ill-allaahu, waḥdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa ‛alaa kulli shay’in qadeer
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is over all things omnipotent.
The Prophet sallalahu wa alyhi wa salam said: “Whoever said this it is forgiven for him his past sins and his mistakes are forgiven even if it was like the foam of the ocean ( a lot)”.
So this is a mighty bounty so it is binding for the Imam, and those who pray behind the Imam, and individuals who pray by themselves that they come with this Adkaar (remembrance)it is the Sunnah after the Salah.
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Question: it was also asked with the Tasbeeh after finishing the Salah I have noticed that a particular person standing and he performs a lot of Tasbeeh ( different remembrance remembering & glorifying Allah) with his voice raised after the salah while the Muadhan (caller of the prayer) is predominately performing it in a fast pace so the followers in the prayer can repeat after him correctly. So what is the ruling on this?
Answer: It is legislated for the believer that he remembers Allah (Tasheeh & Adhkaar) after the Salah with his self, nor does he follow the Imam or other than him (in that). When he tasleem out of the Salah he says:
أستغفر الله، أستغفر الله، أستغفر الله، اللهم أنت السلام، ومنك السلام، تباركت يا ذا الجلال والإكرام
Istaghfer Allah, Istaghfer Allah, Istaghfer Allah. Allahuma anta As-salam wa minka As-salam tabaarakta yaa Dha al-Jalaal wa al-ikraam
I ask Allah to forgive me, I ask Allah to forgive me, I ask Allah to forgive me
O’ Allah, You are the Peace, and You are the Source of Peace, You are Blessed, Oh Possessor of Glory and Honor
This is from the Sunnah, and the Imam turns around to the people after this, afterward, this Dhkir is said so when the Imam he turns around to the people, and he faces them, then say:
لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير
Laa ilaaha ill-allaahu, waḥdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa ‛alaa kulli shay’in qadeer
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is over all things omnipotent.
If he wishes to say:
يحيي ويميت وهو على كل شيء قدير
Yuhyee wa yumeet wa huwa alaa kuli shayin Qadeer
The Giver of Life and Death and upon Him all things are possible
Then he says:
لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله، لا إله إلا الله، ولا نعبد إلا إياه، له النعمة وله الفضل وله الثناء الحسن، لا إله إلا الله مخلصين له الدين ولو كره الكافرون،
La hawla wa laqu-aata illah billah, la ilaha illAllah wala na’budu illayyah, lahun-ni’matu, wa lahul fadl, wa lahu-saana ul hasanu, la ilaha illAllahhu mukhliseena lahudeen, wa law karihal kafiroon
There is no might nor power except with Allah, none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and we worship none except Him. For Him is all favor, grace, and glorious praise. None has the right to be worshipped except Allah and we are sincere in faith and devotion to Him although the disbelievers detest it
اللَّهُمَّ لاَ مَانِعَ لِمَا أَعْطَيْتَ وَلاَ مُعْطِيَ لِمَا مَنَعْتَ وَلاَ يَنْفَعُ ذَا الْجَدِّ مِنْكَ الْجَدُّ
Allahuma la Maani’a lima A’t’ayta wa la Mu’tiya lama mana’ta wa la yanfa’u dha aljaddi minka aljaddu
No one can withhold what Thou givest or give what Thou withholdest, and riches cannot avail a wealthy person against Thee.
Then he says:
سبحان الله والحمد لله والله أكبر
Sub-han Allah
Alhamdu lillah
Allah hu Akbar
Thirty-three times, making it ninety-nine then completing it to 100 times with saying:
لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير
Laa ilaaha ill-allaahu, waḥdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa ‛alaa kulli shay’in qadeer
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is over all things omnipotent.
The Prophet sallalahu wa alyhi wa salam said: “Whoever said this it is forgiven for him his past sins and his mistakes are forgiven even if it was like the foam of the ocean ( a lot)”.
So this is a mighty bounty so it is binding for the Imam, and those who pray behind the Imam, and individuals who pray by themselves that they come with this Adkaar (remembrance)it is the Sunnah after the Salah.
It is not legislated for those who follow behind in the congregation to follow the Imam or other them him, rather they do Tashbeeh with his personal self, and he remembers Allah (with Dhkir) by himself. Each individual does dkhir by himself in what is between him, and between his self and between his Lord, and he raises his voice sometimes until he is able to hear (his self). Because raising the voice with Dkhir after Salah is known in the legislation. This is the correct way, Ibn Abbas radillahu anhuma said: raising the voice with the Dhkir when they finish the Fard Salah was known in the time of the Prophet sallaLahu wa alyhi wa salam. Ibn Abbas also said: It was known to me when the people finished the Salah and by saying this Dhikr and I heard it so it is the Sunnah is to raise the voice with this Dhikr but raise it with a middle tone (not very loud), not to disturb anybody, but this Dhikr when the people hear it they know the Salah is finish. Until he who at the masjids’ doors knows that the Salah is done (when they hear this Dhkir after Salah), this is from the Sunnah.
Then it is legislated for the Believers that he recite correctly Ayatul Kurse:
اللَّهُ لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ [البقرة:255]

Pronunciation
255. Allahu la ilaha illahuwa alhayyu alqayyoomu la ta/khuthuhusinatun wala nawmun lahu ma fee assamawatiwama fee al-ardi man tha allatheeyashfaAAu AAindahu illa bi-ithnihi yaAAlamu mabayna aydeehim wama khalfahum wala yuheetoonabishay-in min AAilmihi illa bima shaawasiAAa kursiyyuhu assamawati wal-ardawala yaooduhu hifthuhumawahuwa alAAaliyyu alAAatheem
Translation
255. Allah – there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Then it is legislated after this he read Surah Iklaas قل هو الله أحد and Surah Falaq and Surah Nass. After each Salah read Surah Iklaas, Surah Falaq, Surah Naas, one time after Dhur and Asr and Ishaa Salah. Concerning after al Magrib and Fajr Salah repeat it three times, this is what is preferred & better قل هو الله أحد، وقل أعوذ برب الفلق، قل أعوذ برب الناس Surah Iklaas and Falaq and Nass. This is what is legislated to do after the prayers as it came from the Prophet sallahu wa alayhi wa salam.
Translated by Abul Baraa Muhammad Amreeki
Then it is legislated for the Believers that he recite correctly Ayatul Kurse:
اللَّهُ لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ [البقرة:255]

Pronunciation
255. Allahu la ilaha illahuwa alhayyu alqayyoomu la ta/khuthuhusinatun wala nawmun lahu ma fee assamawatiwama fee al-ardi man tha allatheeyashfaAAu AAindahu illa bi-ithnihi yaAAlamu mabayna aydeehim wama khalfahum wala yuheetoonabishay-in min AAilmihi illa bima shaawasiAAa kursiyyuhu assamawati wal-ardawala yaooduhu hifthuhumawahuwa alAAaliyyu alAAatheem
Translation
255. Allah – there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Then it is legislated after this he read Surah Iklaas قل هو الله أحد and Surah Falaq and Surah Nass. After each Salah read Surah Iklaas, Surah Falaq, Surah Naas, one time after Dhur and Asr and Ishaa Salah. Concerning after al Magrib and Fajr Salah repeat it three times, this is what is preferred & better قل هو الله أحد، وقل أعوذ برب الفلق، قل أعوذ برب الناس Surah Iklaas and Falaq and Nass. This is what is legislated to do after the prayers as it came from the Prophet sallahu wa alayhi wa salam.
Translated by Abul Baraa Muhammad Amreeki
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Al-Bukhaari (2567) and Muslim (2972) narrated from ‘Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that she said to ‘Urwah: O son of my sister, we used to look at the crescent moon, then the crescent moon, then the crescent moon, three crescent moons in two months, and no fire would be lit in the houses of the Messenger of Allaah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him). I said: O aunt, what did you live on? She said: The two black ones, dates and water, but the Messenger of Allaah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) had some neighbours from among the Ansaar and they had milch-animals, and they would send some of their milk to the Messenger of Allaah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), and he would give it to us to drink.
Al-Baghawi narrated in Sharh as-Sunnah (5/442) that ‘Aa’ishah said: I said: O Messenger of Allah, may Allah cause me to be sacrificed for you, eat reclining for it will be easier for you. He tilted his head until his forehead nearly touched the ground and said: “No; rather I shall eat as a slave eats and I shall sit as a slave sits.”
Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in as-Saheehah, 544.
Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in as-Saheehah, 544.
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The Khutbah And Etiquettes Of Jumah Prayer
The Khutbah and Etiquettes of Jumah Prayer
All praise and thanks are due for Allah, the Lord of all that exists. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, and his Family and Companions and all who follow them in righteousness until the day of Judgment.
To proceed, Allah says in the Noble Quran:
“O you who believe [Muslims]! When the call is proclaimed for the Salah on the day of Friday ] Jumah prayer], come to the remembrance of Allah. And leave of business. That is better for you if you did but know!” 63:9
The Friday prayer is one of the outstanding symbols of Islam that distinguishes it from other religions. Allah has blessed that Muslims by granting us this day as a day of congregational worship. One of the most important aspects of worship performed of Jumah day is the deliverance of the Friday sermon. Here you will learn some tools to assist in carrying out this most important act of worship.
خطبة الحاجة
[ إن ] الحمد لله [ نحمده ، و ] نستعينه ، ونستغفره ، ونعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسنا ، [ ومن سيئات أعمالنا ] . من يهده الله فلا مضل له ، ومن يضلل فلا هادي له ، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله [ وحده لا شريك له ] .وأ شهد أ ن محمداً عبدُه و رسولُه . ] يَاأَيها الذين آ مَنُوا اتقُوا اللهَ حَق تُقَا ته ولاتموتن إلاوأنتم مُسلمُون [ ] يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُوا رَبَّكُمْ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ مِنْ نَفْسٍ وَاحِدَةٍ وَخَلَقَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا وَبَثَّ مِنْهُمَا رِجَالاً كَثِيراً وَنِسَاءً وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ الَّذِي تَتَسَاءَلُونَ بِهِ وَالأَرْحَامَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلَيْكُمْ رَقِيباً [ . ] يَا أيها الذين آمنوا اتقوا الله وقولوا قَولاً سَديداً يُصلح لَكُم أَعما لكم وَ يَغفر لَكُم ذُنُوبَكُم وَمَن يُطع الله وَرَسُولَهُ فَقَد فَازَ فَوزاً عَظيماً[ ] أ ما بعد ] ، (( ثم يذكر حاجته.((
Al Khutbah
Al Khutbah pertains to speaking to an audience for the purpose of convincing them and winning their approval. Therefore, the Kutbah must contain words; otherwise, it will only be writing. Further, convincing the audience pertains to the speakers explaining his opinion to them and using evidence to support his views, so that the audience embrace and agree with them.
Value of the Khutbah
The Khutbah is one of the great symbols of Islam and an act of worship legislate, ordained and practiced by the Messenger of Allah sallahu wa alayhi wa salam and the Rightly Guided Caliphs after him. Ever since, the Muslim Ummah has kept this tradition seeking to raise Allah’s remembrance high, honoring His Symbols and Limits, calling to His Path and warning against defying His commandments.
Role of the Khutbah in Islam
In the beginning of Islam, the Khutbah flourished, especially since the Messenger’s speeches were the best school: delivering the great Message of Islam to the far corners of the earth. Furthermore, among the best speakers of that time were Abu Bakr Saddiq, Umar al Faruq and Ali bin Abi Tali may Allah be please with them all. Then came the Muslims commanders who brought destruction the Cesar and kings of Persia.
During the time of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the professions of Khitabah [speaker] reached its due level of significance and was not restricted to the Friday sermon, but also whenever necessity arose. The Friday sermon played an important role in that. It usually help calm down disturbances, avert division, restored calmness and diverted wars which people were ready and willing to wage.
The Friday sermon was especially important to the Imams Leaders of the Muslim in general, prompting the Caliphs to deliver speeches themselves rather than entrust their aides of officials to deliver it. This was the practiced tradition for a long time afterward, until the Caliphs gave up the practice of giving the Friday speech gradually after the death of Caliph al Mamun, the son of Caliph Harun Ar Rashid. He was the last Caliph with a good standard of Khutbah, as demonstrated by the fact that the Friday sermons, he used to deliver collected in various literature books. Afterward, the Caliphs used to appoint other to deliver the Friday sermon.
The Khutbah and Etiquettes of Jumah Prayer
All praise and thanks are due for Allah, the Lord of all that exists. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, and his Family and Companions and all who follow them in righteousness until the day of Judgment.
To proceed, Allah says in the Noble Quran:
“O you who believe [Muslims]! When the call is proclaimed for the Salah on the day of Friday ] Jumah prayer], come to the remembrance of Allah. And leave of business. That is better for you if you did but know!” 63:9
The Friday prayer is one of the outstanding symbols of Islam that distinguishes it from other religions. Allah has blessed that Muslims by granting us this day as a day of congregational worship. One of the most important aspects of worship performed of Jumah day is the deliverance of the Friday sermon. Here you will learn some tools to assist in carrying out this most important act of worship.
خطبة الحاجة
[ إن ] الحمد لله [ نحمده ، و ] نستعينه ، ونستغفره ، ونعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسنا ، [ ومن سيئات أعمالنا ] . من يهده الله فلا مضل له ، ومن يضلل فلا هادي له ، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله [ وحده لا شريك له ] .وأ شهد أ ن محمداً عبدُه و رسولُه . ] يَاأَيها الذين آ مَنُوا اتقُوا اللهَ حَق تُقَا ته ولاتموتن إلاوأنتم مُسلمُون [ ] يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُوا رَبَّكُمْ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ مِنْ نَفْسٍ وَاحِدَةٍ وَخَلَقَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا وَبَثَّ مِنْهُمَا رِجَالاً كَثِيراً وَنِسَاءً وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ الَّذِي تَتَسَاءَلُونَ بِهِ وَالأَرْحَامَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلَيْكُمْ رَقِيباً [ . ] يَا أيها الذين آمنوا اتقوا الله وقولوا قَولاً سَديداً يُصلح لَكُم أَعما لكم وَ يَغفر لَكُم ذُنُوبَكُم وَمَن يُطع الله وَرَسُولَهُ فَقَد فَازَ فَوزاً عَظيماً[ ] أ ما بعد ] ، (( ثم يذكر حاجته.((
Al Khutbah
Al Khutbah pertains to speaking to an audience for the purpose of convincing them and winning their approval. Therefore, the Kutbah must contain words; otherwise, it will only be writing. Further, convincing the audience pertains to the speakers explaining his opinion to them and using evidence to support his views, so that the audience embrace and agree with them.
Value of the Khutbah
The Khutbah is one of the great symbols of Islam and an act of worship legislate, ordained and practiced by the Messenger of Allah sallahu wa alayhi wa salam and the Rightly Guided Caliphs after him. Ever since, the Muslim Ummah has kept this tradition seeking to raise Allah’s remembrance high, honoring His Symbols and Limits, calling to His Path and warning against defying His commandments.
Role of the Khutbah in Islam
In the beginning of Islam, the Khutbah flourished, especially since the Messenger’s speeches were the best school: delivering the great Message of Islam to the far corners of the earth. Furthermore, among the best speakers of that time were Abu Bakr Saddiq, Umar al Faruq and Ali bin Abi Tali may Allah be please with them all. Then came the Muslims commanders who brought destruction the Cesar and kings of Persia.
During the time of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the professions of Khitabah [speaker] reached its due level of significance and was not restricted to the Friday sermon, but also whenever necessity arose. The Friday sermon played an important role in that. It usually help calm down disturbances, avert division, restored calmness and diverted wars which people were ready and willing to wage.
The Friday sermon was especially important to the Imams Leaders of the Muslim in general, prompting the Caliphs to deliver speeches themselves rather than entrust their aides of officials to deliver it. This was the practiced tradition for a long time afterward, until the Caliphs gave up the practice of giving the Friday speech gradually after the death of Caliph al Mamun, the son of Caliph Harun Ar Rashid. He was the last Caliph with a good standard of Khutbah, as demonstrated by the fact that the Friday sermons, he used to deliver collected in various literature books. Afterward, the Caliphs used to appoint other to deliver the Friday sermon.
Ever since, the significance of the Friday sermon decreased, so much so, that the Friday sermon no longer resurrected faith in the hearts of those listening to it. The Friday sermons no longer solidified Tawheed, or conveyed good knowledge to the believers, or remind them of Allah’s Days, nor elevated love for the believers, or reminded them of Allah’s Days, nor elevated love for Allah , nor intensified eagerness to meeting Him, by performing Jihad and martyred in His Cause. Hence, the audience who listened to the Friday sermon would often depart the way they entered the mosque [regarding the qualities we mentioned] and indeed, we are all for Allah and to Him shall be our return.
Therefore, the Muslims who are entrusted with the job of giving the Khutbah with it significance as the means to direct and teach Muslims the eternal revelation from Allah, should be qualified for this duty by having knowledge of the pillars of the religion, as well as adhering to the commandments and legislation. Otherwise, his speech to the congregation will be of no benefit to him and will not reach more than their ears. Hence, the Khatib [one of give the sermon] should be determined that none of those who are listening to his Friday sermon should depart it without gaining some type of benefit. Rather, each of them should have benefited and left with his heart full of love for Allah, dedication to obeying Him, calling to him and performing Jihad in His Cause. Also, each person should feel fear of Allah and fear from committing disobedience of Him.
No one attending the Friday sermon in the mosque should depart without gaining benefit from the katib that will enlighten his part with regard to matters of the Hereafter and this life. The Khatib should also recite some of the Quran to heal the hearts with it. Surely the Quran is sufficient as a guide, death is sufficient as an advisor and the Messenger of Allah sallahu wa alayhe wa salam as the Warner and Bringer of glad tidings.
The Imam of the prayer and Khatib should be aware that Allah, the Exalted and Most Honored, has warned against heedlessness regarding remembering Him and has sternly threatened those who do so when He said:
” And whosoever turns away blindly from the remembrance of the Most Gracious. We appoint for him a shaitan to be a Qarin [a companion] to him, and verily, they hinder them from the path [of Allah], but they think that they are guided aright!” 43: 36,37
Allah has ordained obligations and orders that remind the forgetful and alert them heedless. For Instance, Allah has legislated the five daily compulsory prayers that help those who perform them to remember, thank and appreciate Him. These prayers help His servants to perform His obedience in an excellent manner and avoid forgetting His remembrance, either by night or day. Allah has ordained establishing the Friday prayer on the inhabitants of villages and cities so that they rush collectively to remember Allah and, consequently, earn His generous rewards and mercy through obeying Him. They seek a certain hour in the Jumah day in which Allah does not reject the supplication to Him. They gather to listen to advice, righteousness enjoined and evil forbidden. They gather to get to know each other and cooperate in helping the weak, alerting the lazy and making heedless aware. This demonstrates to disbelievers the strength of the Faithful Believers and their enormous multitudes; so that the disbelievers feel weak and overpowered.
Salatul Jumah
Allah says: “O believers when the call is proclaimed for the prayer on Friday, come to the remembrance of Allah and leave off business that is better for you if you but know.”
Surah al Jumuah, 62:9
Friday is the best day of the week, and in addition to the ayah, there are many Hadiths that show the importance and superiority of Friday. Abu Hurayrah reported that the Prophet sallahu alayhe wa sallam said, “The best day upon which the sun rises is Friday.” Recorded by Muslim.
Therefore, the Muslims who are entrusted with the job of giving the Khutbah with it significance as the means to direct and teach Muslims the eternal revelation from Allah, should be qualified for this duty by having knowledge of the pillars of the religion, as well as adhering to the commandments and legislation. Otherwise, his speech to the congregation will be of no benefit to him and will not reach more than their ears. Hence, the Khatib [one of give the sermon] should be determined that none of those who are listening to his Friday sermon should depart it without gaining some type of benefit. Rather, each of them should have benefited and left with his heart full of love for Allah, dedication to obeying Him, calling to him and performing Jihad in His Cause. Also, each person should feel fear of Allah and fear from committing disobedience of Him.
No one attending the Friday sermon in the mosque should depart without gaining benefit from the katib that will enlighten his part with regard to matters of the Hereafter and this life. The Khatib should also recite some of the Quran to heal the hearts with it. Surely the Quran is sufficient as a guide, death is sufficient as an advisor and the Messenger of Allah sallahu wa alayhe wa salam as the Warner and Bringer of glad tidings.
The Imam of the prayer and Khatib should be aware that Allah, the Exalted and Most Honored, has warned against heedlessness regarding remembering Him and has sternly threatened those who do so when He said:
” And whosoever turns away blindly from the remembrance of the Most Gracious. We appoint for him a shaitan to be a Qarin [a companion] to him, and verily, they hinder them from the path [of Allah], but they think that they are guided aright!” 43: 36,37
Allah has ordained obligations and orders that remind the forgetful and alert them heedless. For Instance, Allah has legislated the five daily compulsory prayers that help those who perform them to remember, thank and appreciate Him. These prayers help His servants to perform His obedience in an excellent manner and avoid forgetting His remembrance, either by night or day. Allah has ordained establishing the Friday prayer on the inhabitants of villages and cities so that they rush collectively to remember Allah and, consequently, earn His generous rewards and mercy through obeying Him. They seek a certain hour in the Jumah day in which Allah does not reject the supplication to Him. They gather to listen to advice, righteousness enjoined and evil forbidden. They gather to get to know each other and cooperate in helping the weak, alerting the lazy and making heedless aware. This demonstrates to disbelievers the strength of the Faithful Believers and their enormous multitudes; so that the disbelievers feel weak and overpowered.
Salatul Jumah
Allah says: “O believers when the call is proclaimed for the prayer on Friday, come to the remembrance of Allah and leave off business that is better for you if you but know.”
Surah al Jumuah, 62:9
Friday is the best day of the week, and in addition to the ayah, there are many Hadiths that show the importance and superiority of Friday. Abu Hurayrah reported that the Prophet sallahu alayhe wa sallam said, “The best day upon which the sun rises is Friday.” Recorded by Muslim.
In another Hadith the Prophet sallahu alayhi wa sallam said: “There is a special time on Friday and if a Muslim spends it while praying and asking for something from Allah, then Allah will definitely meet his request.” Recorded by al Bukhari and Muslim. Friday is a day of gathering for Muslims whereby they come together to gain both spiritual and social and consolidation.
Ever since Allah ordained the Jumuah Prayer, the Messenger of Allah sallahu alayhi wa sallam took special care in preserving it, reminding Muslims often of its significance and warning against taking its obligation lightly. The day of Jumuah os the best day of the week, for Imam Ahmad, Muslim and at Tirmidhi narrated that the Messenger of Allah sallahu alyhi wa sallam said “Friday is the best day the sun has risen on. In it Allah has created Adam, entered him into Paradise and driven him out of it.”
Also on Friday “ There is an hour during which Allah accepts the invocation of those who invoke him.” Sahih al Bukhari, chapter on Jumah and Sahih Muslim , Hadith no 825.
Furthermore, Anas radi allahu anhu narrated “ Angel Jibril brought a white mirror that had a mark on it to the Prophet sallah alayhi wa sallam. The Messenger of Allah sallahu alyhi wa sallam asked, ‘What is this?’ Jibril said, ‘This is the Jumuah you and your Ummah were favored with. People of the Jews and Christians follow you [their holiday come after Friday], and in it you will earn all that is good. On Friday there in an hour during which Allah will accept the supplication on every slave who invokes Him. It is also called, Yaumul Mazid, among us [angles].’ The Prophet sallahu alayhi wa sallam asked. ‘O Jibril! What is Yaumul Mazid [Literally, the Day of More]? Jibril replied. ‘Allah has chosen a vast valley in Paradise that has a hill made of musk. When it is Friday, Allah sends down whomever he wants of His angels. Around there angels there are platforms made of light that carry the seats of prophets Alayhim Salam. Around these platforms there are others platforms made of gold and beautified by Yaqut and Zabarjad [precious stones], where the Siddiqun [truthful ones] and the martyrs sit behind the prophets on that hill. Allah declares, ‘ I am your Lord, I have fulfilled My promise to you. Therefore, ask Me and I will grant you.’ They say, ‘O our Lord! We ask for Your Pleasure.’ Allah says, I have granted you My Pleasure, and you will have whatever you wish. I also have Mazid more, including gazing at His Face. ‘They anticipate the coming of Friday in eagerness for what their Lord grants them during it of all that is good and righteous.” Collected by Imam as Shafi in his book al Musnad page 70 and by ATt Tabrani used a reliable chain of narrators.
Yamul Jumah has Many other virtues that cannot be duly recorded here, such as if a believer dies during its day or night he or she will be saved from the torment in the grave and its trials. Imam Ahmad and AT Tirmidhi narrated that Abdullah bin Amr radi allahi anhu said the Prophet sallah alayhi wa sallam said: “Allah saves ever Muslim who dies on Friday or durning its night from the Fitnah trial of the grave.”
There is a great deal of reward in attending Salah al Jumuah in the proper manner. Abu Hurayrah narrated that the prophet sallahu alayhe wa sallam said, “ Whoever makes ablution and excels in performing the ablution, then goes to the Masjid and listens and remain quiet, then forgiven for him will be whatever he did [of minor sins] from that Friday to the previous Friday plus an additional three days.”[Recorded by Muslim.]
Unfortunately, a number of Muslims do not take salah al Jumah seriously. If they have anything to do at the same time they may not consider it important to attend Salat al Jumuah. The Prophet sallahu alayhe wa sallam has sternly warned against missing Salah al Jumuah for no valid reason as he said: “The people must cease from not performing salat al jumuah or Allah will put a seal over their hearts and they will become from the heedless.” Recorded by Muslim.
Ever since Allah ordained the Jumuah Prayer, the Messenger of Allah sallahu alayhi wa sallam took special care in preserving it, reminding Muslims often of its significance and warning against taking its obligation lightly. The day of Jumuah os the best day of the week, for Imam Ahmad, Muslim and at Tirmidhi narrated that the Messenger of Allah sallahu alyhi wa sallam said “Friday is the best day the sun has risen on. In it Allah has created Adam, entered him into Paradise and driven him out of it.”
Also on Friday “ There is an hour during which Allah accepts the invocation of those who invoke him.” Sahih al Bukhari, chapter on Jumah and Sahih Muslim , Hadith no 825.
Furthermore, Anas radi allahu anhu narrated “ Angel Jibril brought a white mirror that had a mark on it to the Prophet sallah alayhi wa sallam. The Messenger of Allah sallahu alyhi wa sallam asked, ‘What is this?’ Jibril said, ‘This is the Jumuah you and your Ummah were favored with. People of the Jews and Christians follow you [their holiday come after Friday], and in it you will earn all that is good. On Friday there in an hour during which Allah will accept the supplication on every slave who invokes Him. It is also called, Yaumul Mazid, among us [angles].’ The Prophet sallahu alayhi wa sallam asked. ‘O Jibril! What is Yaumul Mazid [Literally, the Day of More]? Jibril replied. ‘Allah has chosen a vast valley in Paradise that has a hill made of musk. When it is Friday, Allah sends down whomever he wants of His angels. Around there angels there are platforms made of light that carry the seats of prophets Alayhim Salam. Around these platforms there are others platforms made of gold and beautified by Yaqut and Zabarjad [precious stones], where the Siddiqun [truthful ones] and the martyrs sit behind the prophets on that hill. Allah declares, ‘ I am your Lord, I have fulfilled My promise to you. Therefore, ask Me and I will grant you.’ They say, ‘O our Lord! We ask for Your Pleasure.’ Allah says, I have granted you My Pleasure, and you will have whatever you wish. I also have Mazid more, including gazing at His Face. ‘They anticipate the coming of Friday in eagerness for what their Lord grants them during it of all that is good and righteous.” Collected by Imam as Shafi in his book al Musnad page 70 and by ATt Tabrani used a reliable chain of narrators.
Yamul Jumah has Many other virtues that cannot be duly recorded here, such as if a believer dies during its day or night he or she will be saved from the torment in the grave and its trials. Imam Ahmad and AT Tirmidhi narrated that Abdullah bin Amr radi allahi anhu said the Prophet sallah alayhi wa sallam said: “Allah saves ever Muslim who dies on Friday or durning its night from the Fitnah trial of the grave.”
There is a great deal of reward in attending Salah al Jumuah in the proper manner. Abu Hurayrah narrated that the prophet sallahu alayhe wa sallam said, “ Whoever makes ablution and excels in performing the ablution, then goes to the Masjid and listens and remain quiet, then forgiven for him will be whatever he did [of minor sins] from that Friday to the previous Friday plus an additional three days.”[Recorded by Muslim.]
Unfortunately, a number of Muslims do not take salah al Jumah seriously. If they have anything to do at the same time they may not consider it important to attend Salat al Jumuah. The Prophet sallahu alayhe wa sallam has sternly warned against missing Salah al Jumuah for no valid reason as he said: “The people must cease from not performing salat al jumuah or Allah will put a seal over their hearts and they will become from the heedless.” Recorded by Muslim.
The reward is so great that no Muslim should ever consider not attending this prayer unless he has a sound excuse, such as traveling or illness. Salah al Jumuah is an individual obligation [ Farda ayan].
Allah says: “O believers, when the call is proclaimed for the prayer on Friday, come to the remembrance of Allah and leave off business” The wording of this verse is in the imperative and the imperative implies obligation unless proven otherwise.
Salat al Jumuah plays a very important role in Muslims societies. But if may play an even large role in Non Muslim societies, like the United States. For some Muslims especially those who live far from the Masjids or who have difficult work schedules, it may be one of the few opportunities that they have to be reminded of Allah and their obligations as Muslims. Furthermore, in such societies, the person is surrounded by anti-Islamic settings. Salah al Jumuah serves as one of those countermeasures for reminding the Muslim of his responsibilities. Hence every male Muslim must do his best to attend salah al Jumuah even if he has to sacrifice some of his work or studies to attend it.
Upon whom is Salatul Jumah Obligatory?
Salah al Jumuah is obligatory upon every free, sane, adult, non-Traveling Muslim male. It is not obligatory upon women. However, if there is a necessity for a woman to attend the Khutbah, she may do so. In such a case, her body must be covered according to Islamic regulations and she must not use perfume for going out. Also, people who are traveling are not required to attend salah al Jumah. The Prophet sallah alayhe wa sallam said, “There is no salat al jumah upon the traveler.” Recorded by al-Tabrani, al Darauni, and Abdul Razzaq.
The Time of Salatul Jumah
There are two opinions on this question. The first opinion states that the time of salah al jumuah is exactly the same as the time for Dhur or noon prayer. Their people state that salat al jumuah performed before such time is invalid. The second opinion states that it is permissible to perform Salah al Jumuah before the time of Dhuhr. Both sides of the argument have proofs from the Sunnah and the practices of Companions. For the first group, Anas narrated that the Messenger of Allah salllahu alahe wa sallam would perform Salah al Jumuah when the sun would pass [ the meridian].” Recorded by al Bukhari and others. As for the second group, among the proofs they cited is the Hadith of Abdullah ibn Salama who said, “ Abdullah ibn Salama who said, “ Allah led us in salat al Jumuah during the time of Dhuha which is before noon and then he said, ‘ I was afraid for you because of the heat.” Recorded by ibn Abi Shybah. Also, it has been explicitly recorded by ibn Abi Shaybah that Ali, Ammar and Muawiyah used to perform salah al Jumuah before noon time or before the sun passed it zenith. This means that it was the practice of the Prophet and his companions to perform salaht al Jumuah either before or after the zenith of the sun. The time of Salat al Jumuah continues until the time of Asr Prayer.
What constitutes a congregation for Salat al Jumuah?
Although several opinions have been presented by scholars, the one with the strongest evidence seems to be two people [one of them being the Imam] or three people [one of them being the Imam] are required and sufficient for Salat al Jumuah. However, in a recent work, al Sharh al Mumti al Zad al Mustaqni vol. 5 page 53] Shaykh ibn Uthymin rahim allah, has concluded that the strongest opinion is that three is the minimum and Salah al Jumuah becomes obligatory upon three Muslims who meet the conditions of Salat al Jumuah.
The Etiquette for Salat al Jumuah
It is befitting that every Muslim should preserve all that pertains to Jumuah and fulfills its obligations and recommended acts.
Allah says: “O believers, when the call is proclaimed for the prayer on Friday, come to the remembrance of Allah and leave off business” The wording of this verse is in the imperative and the imperative implies obligation unless proven otherwise.
Salat al Jumuah plays a very important role in Muslims societies. But if may play an even large role in Non Muslim societies, like the United States. For some Muslims especially those who live far from the Masjids or who have difficult work schedules, it may be one of the few opportunities that they have to be reminded of Allah and their obligations as Muslims. Furthermore, in such societies, the person is surrounded by anti-Islamic settings. Salah al Jumuah serves as one of those countermeasures for reminding the Muslim of his responsibilities. Hence every male Muslim must do his best to attend salah al Jumuah even if he has to sacrifice some of his work or studies to attend it.
Upon whom is Salatul Jumah Obligatory?
Salah al Jumuah is obligatory upon every free, sane, adult, non-Traveling Muslim male. It is not obligatory upon women. However, if there is a necessity for a woman to attend the Khutbah, she may do so. In such a case, her body must be covered according to Islamic regulations and she must not use perfume for going out. Also, people who are traveling are not required to attend salah al Jumah. The Prophet sallah alayhe wa sallam said, “There is no salat al jumah upon the traveler.” Recorded by al-Tabrani, al Darauni, and Abdul Razzaq.
The Time of Salatul Jumah
There are two opinions on this question. The first opinion states that the time of salah al jumuah is exactly the same as the time for Dhur or noon prayer. Their people state that salat al jumuah performed before such time is invalid. The second opinion states that it is permissible to perform Salah al Jumuah before the time of Dhuhr. Both sides of the argument have proofs from the Sunnah and the practices of Companions. For the first group, Anas narrated that the Messenger of Allah salllahu alahe wa sallam would perform Salah al Jumuah when the sun would pass [ the meridian].” Recorded by al Bukhari and others. As for the second group, among the proofs they cited is the Hadith of Abdullah ibn Salama who said, “ Abdullah ibn Salama who said, “ Allah led us in salat al Jumuah during the time of Dhuha which is before noon and then he said, ‘ I was afraid for you because of the heat.” Recorded by ibn Abi Shybah. Also, it has been explicitly recorded by ibn Abi Shaybah that Ali, Ammar and Muawiyah used to perform salah al Jumuah before noon time or before the sun passed it zenith. This means that it was the practice of the Prophet and his companions to perform salaht al Jumuah either before or after the zenith of the sun. The time of Salat al Jumuah continues until the time of Asr Prayer.
What constitutes a congregation for Salat al Jumuah?
Although several opinions have been presented by scholars, the one with the strongest evidence seems to be two people [one of them being the Imam] or three people [one of them being the Imam] are required and sufficient for Salat al Jumuah. However, in a recent work, al Sharh al Mumti al Zad al Mustaqni vol. 5 page 53] Shaykh ibn Uthymin rahim allah, has concluded that the strongest opinion is that three is the minimum and Salah al Jumuah becomes obligatory upon three Muslims who meet the conditions of Salat al Jumuah.
The Etiquette for Salat al Jumuah
It is befitting that every Muslim should preserve all that pertains to Jumuah and fulfills its obligations and recommended acts.