22/08/2025
Here are some of the important Sunnahs of Jumu‘ah (Friday) that the Prophet ﷺ taught and practiced:
🌙 From Thursday Evening
Reciting Surah al-Kahf (Sunan al-Kubra al-Bayhaqi, Mustadrak al-Hakim)
Increasing salawat (sending blessings) upon the Prophet ﷺ
🌅 On Friday Morning
1. Performing Ghusl (ritual bath) before going to Jumu‘ah (Bukhari, Muslim)
2. Using Miswak (tooth-stick) or brushing teeth (Muslim)
3. Wearing clean and good clothes, preferably white (Abu Dawud, Ahmad)
4. Applying perfume if available (Bukhari)
5. Leaving early for Jumu‘ah prayer (Bukhari, Muslim)
6. Walking to the Masjid if possible, instead of riding (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)
🕌 During Jumu‘ah
7. Sitting close to the Imam without stepping over others (Abu Dawud)
8. Listening attentively to the Khutbah and not speaking or being distracted (Muslim)
9. Praying two rak‘ah upon entering the masjid (Tahiyyat al-Masjid) even if the Imam is giving khutbah (Muslim)
10. Making lots of du‘a during the day, especially in the last hour before Maghrib – it is a time when du‘as are accepted (Bukhari, Muslim).
📖 General Sunnah Acts
Reciting Surah al-Sajdah & al-Insan in Fajr prayer (Bukhari, Muslim).
Increasing dhikr and Qur’an recitation.
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📌 In summary: Ghusl, clean clothes, perfume, early arrival, reciting Surah al-Kahf, listening attentively, making du‘a, and sending salawat are key Sunnahs of Jumu‘ah.
Would you like me to also share a step-by-step checklist (like a Friday routine) you can easily follow each week?