YFT: Why today’s Friday is one of the four Fridays you must not miss this year
– Yaomul Jumuah or simply Jumuah is the Arabic word for Friday, the sixth day of the week
– Today’s Friday is among one of the four Fridays in this year’s Ramadan of 1437 AH of the lunar calendar that comes with so much benefits for all Muslims all over the world
– Jumuah itself is the most revered day among the seven days that make up a week
Yaomul Jumuah is a day among the seven days of the week. It was mentioned in Suuratul Jumuah, that is chapter 62 of the Glorious Qur’an.
The day which is also literally known as Friday in English language, is when Muslims from all walks of life assemble in Masaajid (Mosques) to listen to Khutbah (the sermon by the Imaam) and thereafter say Salaatul Jumuah, that is the weekly Friday prayer.
Muslim faithfuls in front of a Masjid used for saying Salaatul Jumuah, that is the weekly Friday prayer
Today’s Friday is special for so many reasons. Apart from today being a day where all major events in the history of life took place, like the creation of Adam, the first man, today’s Yaomul Jumuah is also one of the four Jumuahs in this year’s Ramadan in which Allah’s blessings increase on mankind.
Allah speaks
In chapter 62 of the Book of Allah mentioned above. Some instructions were given from verses 9-11 on what Muslims are to do on Jumuah.
Allah says:
“O you who have believed, when the Aadhan is called for the prayer on the day of Jumuah (Friday), then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade (or any form of business dealings). That is better for you, if you only knew.
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“And when the prayer has been concluded, disperse within the land and seek from the bounty of Allah, and remember Allah often, so that you will succeed.
“But when they saw a transaction or a diversion, O Muhammad!, they rushed to it and left you standing. Say, what is with Allah is better than diversion and than a business transaction, and Allah is the best of providers.”
The message in the three quoted verses is that Muslims should not joke with the Friday prayer. They should leave whatever they may be doing during Jumuah and head straight to the Masjid to listen to the Khutbah with utmost quietness.
Not missing out today
Apart from acts of worship done on Jumuah having numerous rewards, or Jumuah having specific periods a Muslims can say a prayer and Allah will accept, today’s Friday is in the month of Ramadan, in which is known as the number one month among the Muslims.
Also, any good deed done today and the remaining three Fridays in the month of Ramadan, will be rewarded by Allah in manifolds. This is because acts of worship in Ramadan carry more rewards than any other months of the year.
The earlier the better
It will not be wise for any Muslim not to joke with the four Fridays in this year’s Ramadan as there is no assurance that such a Muslim will have the opportunity to witness next year’s Ramadan. Only Allah can assure that.
Every Muslim should engage in the various acts of worship this Friday like, performing Jumuah bath, wearing the best garment to the Masjid, giving alms and charity to the needy, reciting Suuratul Kahf (chapter 18 of the Glorious Qur’an), saying a lot of Tasleem on the Prophet of Allah, among others.
YFT stands for Your Friday Tonic
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