2021-11-12 07:54:17
The Virtue of Friday Salah in Islam
All praises and thanks are due to Allâh, the Lord of the ‘Alamîn (mankind, jinn, and all that exists). May peace and blessings be upon the most honorable Prophet; Muhammad!
Muslims should go for Jumu’ah (Friday) Prayer in a state of Khushu’ (the heart being attuned to the act of worship), tranquillity and reverence in order to attend this blessed event and take part in prayer, Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) and listening to what will benefit them in their religion and their life. Allah (سبحانه) states: “O you who believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salât (prayer) on Friday (Jumu’ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Allâh [Jumu’ah religious talk (Khutbah) and Salât (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing). That is better for you if you did but know!” [Surah Al-Jumu’ah, 62: 9]
In the next Ayah (Qur'anic verse), Allah (سبحانه) commands us to carry out what will be of great value in this life and in the Hereafter: “Then when the (Jumu’ah) Salât (prayer) is ended, you may disperse through the land, and seek the Bounty of Allâh (by working, etc.)” [Surah Al-Jumu’ah, 62: 10] that is to say; look for Rizq (sustenance) and seek means of prosperity. “and remember Allâh much: that you may be successful.” [Surah Al-Jumu’ah, 62: 10] Lest you should not be distracted by buying and selling, pleasures, and other earthly desires from remembering Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) and the means of real success. Real success is only achieved through the remembrance of Allah and obeying His commands. Physical needs should never be given precedence over spiritual and moral needs, nor vice versa. Muslims must be balanced; some should perform worldly tasks like working on farms, others should work in their shops or stores, while others carry out lawful business which Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) makes permissible. This allows all classes of the community to participate in all forms of charitable projects and permissible, useful works. Doing so also helps to console the poor and do favours to people.
When it is time for carrying out the religious obligations that Allah ordains on mankind, a person must hasten to obey Allah and carry out this obligation willingly and dutifully. One should never be distracted from the obedience of Allah. One has to act moderately according to the situation; giving everything its due, while valuing time. One is to fulfil the obligations of Allah, strive to earn a living, and look for means of good and lawful sustenance. It is well-known that Salah is the second and most important pillar of Islam according to the statement of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم): “The peak of the matter is Islam and its pillar is Salah.”
Also, according to the statement of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) in his Hadith Sahih (a Hadith that has been transmitted by those known for their uprightness and exactitude; free from eccentricity and blemish): “Islam is based on (the following) five (principles): To testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and Muhammad is Allah's Messenger; to offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers dutifully and perfectly; to pay Zakah (i.e. obligatory charity); to fast during the month of Ramadan; and to perform Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca).” (Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Once, the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) mentioned the virtue of Salah to his Companions stating: “Whoever is regular in his Prayers, it will illuminate his face, testify to the firmness of his faith and be [his] cause of salvation on the Day of Judgment. And whoever neglects the Prayers will neither receive such illumination, firmness of faith nor any means of salvation. He will join, on the Day of Resurrection, the company of Korah (Qarun), Pharaoh, Haman and Ubay ibn Khalaf.” ...
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