Virtues of Friday
Best day
«The best day the sun rises over is Friday — on it Adam was created, entered Paradise, and expelled; the Hour will not come except on Friday.»
Muslim
Hour of answered duʿā
A moment on Friday when a Muslim's supplication is granted. The Prophet ﷺ said it is «the last part after ʿAṣr until sunset.»
Bukhārī & Muslim
Forgiveness of sins
Whoever performs ghusl, goes early, sits near the imam, and listens attentively — his sins between that Friday and the next plus three days are forgiven.
Muslim
Charity on Friday
«No day charity is given except Friday» — good deeds are multiplied, and charity is most beloved to Allah on this day.
Ibn Khuzaymah
Salawāt increased
«Increase your ṣalawāt upon me on Friday and the night before — whoever sends blessings upon me, Allah sends ten upon him.»
Abū Dāwūd
Sunnan of Friday
Ghusl
A purifying bath on Friday — highly emphasized: «The ghusl of Jumuʿah is obligatory upon every pubescent person.»
Bukhārī & Muslim
Siwāk and perfume
Using the siwāk and wearing perfume (for men) — «The right of Allah upon every Muslim is to bathe every seven days, and to use perfume if he has it.»
Bukhārī
Going early
Walking early to the masjid before the imam arrives — «Whoever goes early is as if sacrificing a camel…»
Bukhārī
Listening to the khuṭbah
Remaining silent and attentive during the sermon. Speaking during the khuṭbah is like speaking during the prayer — it invalidates reward.
Bukhārī & Muslim
Reciting Sūrah al-Kahf
Reciting Sūrah 18 on Friday brings light between the two Fridays — «a light between him and the Kaʿbah.»
al-Ḥākim
Sending blessings
Increasing ṣalawāt upon the Prophet ﷺ throughout Friday — it is the day of greatest intercession.
Abū Dāwūd
Walking, not driving
Walking to the masjid earns more reward — every step is recorded as a good deed and a charity.
Bukhārī & Muslim
Clean clothes
Wearing one's best, clean clothes — «When one of you comes to Jumuʿah, let him bathe, and wear from the best of his clothes.»
Bukhārī & Muslim
Recommended Duʿā
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا
Sūrah al-Kahf 10
Our Lord, grant us mercy from Yourself and prepare for us guidance in our affair.
18:10
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنَ الْخَيْرِ كُلِّهِ عَاجِلِهِ وَآجِلِهِ، مَا عَلِمْتُ مِنْهُ وَمَا لَمْ أَعْلَمْ
The hour of answered duʿā
O Allah, I ask You for all good — immediate and delayed, what I know and what I do not know.
Ibn Mājah
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Sending ṣalawāt
O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You sent blessings upon Ibrāhīm and his family — You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Bukhārī & Muslim