Friday, known in Arabic as Yawm al-Jumu‘ah, holds a special and sacred place in the life of a Muslim. It is not merely the end of the working week; it is a day of gathering, remembrance, and spiritual renewal. Allah ﷻ has chosen Friday as the best day of the week. In a hadith, the Prophet ﷺ said: “The best day the sun rises upon is Friday. On it, Adam was created, on it he was admitted into Paradise, and on it he was expelled from it. And the Hour will not be established except on a Friday.”
The Qur’an dedicates an entire surah, Surat al-Jumu‘ah, highlighting the importance of leaving worldly trade and distractions when the call to Friday prayer is made, and hastening towards the remembrance of Allah. This command reminds us that our relationship with Allah must take priority over everything else, even the most pressing worldly matters.
Friday is a day filled with blessings: the recitation of Surah al-Kahf, sending abundant salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ, making du‘a especially in the last hour before Maghrib, and attending the Jumu‘ah khutbah with attentive listening. It is a weekly opportunity to cleanse the heart, strengthen the soul, and renew our covenant with Allah.
The taṭīl style of reciting Qur’an on Friday — slow, reflective, and clear —
In truth, every Friday is a gift — a weekly Eid for the Ummah — a reminder that time is precious, and the return to Allah is certain.
If you want, I can also prepare this with Arabic Qur’anic verses and hadith in proper taṭīl-friendly punctuation so it can be read in a khutbah style. Would you like me to do that next?