When it is Friday, the angels stand at every door of the mosque and record the people in the order of their arrival, and when the Imam sits (on the pulpit for delivering the sermon) they fold up their sheets (manuscripts of the Qur'an) and listen to the mention (of Allah). And he who comes early is like one who offers a she-camel as a sacrifice, the next like one who offers a cow, the next a ram, the next a hen, the next an egg.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:
Context
In this hadith, Abu Huraira narrates that on Fridays, angels are present at the mosque doors, recording the names of those who arrive for the congregational prayer. The hadith highlights the significance of attending the Friday prayer early, comparing the rewards of early arrivals to various sacrificial offerings. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of punctuality and the spiritual rewards associated with attending the Friday prayer.
Modern Application
In today's busy world, making an effort to arrive early for Friday prayers can enhance one's spiritual experience. It allows for reflection and preparation before the sermon, fostering a deeper connection with the community and faith.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) emphasis on the importance of attending Friday prayers early and the rewards associated with it.
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 that the Spirit and the angels will stand in rows, they will not speak except for one whom the Most Merciful permits, and he will say what is correct.
[Such niches are] in mosques which Allah has ordered to be raised and that His name be mentioned therein; exalting Him within them in the morning and the evenings
And remember Allah during [specific] numbered days. Then whoever hastens [his departure] in two days - there is no sin upon him; and whoever delays [until the third] - there is no sin upon him - for him who fears Allah. And fear Allah and know that unto Him you will be gathered.
This hadith is #1876 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.
