The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "When Friday comes, the angels sit at the doors of the Masjid and record who comes to Jumu'ah prayers. Then, when the Imam comes out, the angels roll up their scrolls." The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The one who comes early to Jumu'ah prayers is like one who sacrifices a camel, then like one who sacrifices a cow, then like one who sacrifices a sheep, then like one who sacrifices a duck, then like one who sacrifices a chicken, then like one who sacrifices an egg."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes the significance of attending Jumu'ah prayers. He explains that angels record the names of those who come to the mosque for Friday prayers, emphasizing the importance of arriving early. The Prophet (ﷺ) compares the rewards for those who come early to the sacrifices of various animals, highlighting the immense value of this act of worship.
Modern Application
In today's busy world, making an effort to attend Jumu'ah prayers early can be a meaningful way to prioritize spiritual commitments. This practice encourages community bonding and allows individuals to reflect and prepare for the sermon, enhancing their overall experience of the prayer.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it emphasizes the importance of attending Jumu'ah 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.
Whoever comes [on the Day of Judgement] with a good deed will have better than it; and whoever comes with an evil deed - then those who did evil deeds will not be recompensed except [as much as] what they used to do.
Whoever comes [on the Day of Judgement] with a good deed will have ten times the like thereof [to his credit], and whoever comes with an evil deed will not be recompensed except the like thereof; and they will not be wronged.
This hadith is #1390 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer). It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:.
