the Messenger of Allah said: “Al-Yawmul-Maw’ud (the Promised Day) is the Day of Resurrection, and Al-Yawmul-Mashhud (the Attended Day) is the Day of Arafah, and Ash-Shahid (the witness) is Friday.” He said: “The sun does not rise nor set, upon a day that is more virtuous than it. In it, there is an hour in which no believing worshipper makes a supplication to Allah for good, except that Allah answers it for him, and he does not seek Allah’s aid for something, except that He aids him in it.”
Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that :
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the significance of certain days and moments in the Islamic calendar. He identifies the Day of Judgment, the Day of Arafah, and Friday as particularly virtuous, highlighting the importance of supplication during these times. This serves as a reminder of the special opportunities for worship and connection with Allah.
Modern Application
Understanding the significance of these days can encourage Muslims to engage in increased worship and supplication during these times. By recognizing these moments, believers can deepen their faith and seek Allah's guidance and mercy.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Eschatological Events because it discusses important days related to Islamic beliefs about the afterlife and significant moments in worship.
O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu'ah [Friday], then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew.
The Day He will assemble you for the Day of Assembly - that is the Day of Deprivation. And whoever believes in Allah and does righteousness - He will remove from him his misdeeds and admit him to gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever. That is the great attainment.
Indeed in that is a sign for those who fear the punishment of the Hereafter. That is a Day for which the people will be collected, and that is a Day [which will be] witnessed.