In Islam, Friday prayer, or Congregational prayer[1] (Arabic: صَلَاة ٱلْجُمُعَة, romanized: Ṣalāh al-Jumuʿa) is a community prayer service held once a week on Fridays.[2] All Muslim men are expected to participate at a mosque with certain exceptions due to distance and situation.[3] Women and children can also participate but do not fall under the same obligation that men do.[4] The service consists of several parts including ritual washing, chants, recitation of scripture and prayer, and sermons.[4]
Youm Jumu'ah ("day of congregation"), or simply Jumu'ah means Friday in Arabic. In many Muslim countries, the weekend is inclusive of Fridays, and in others, Fridays are half-days for schools and some workplaces. It is one of the most exalted Islamic rituals and one of its confirmed obligatory acts.
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- ^ Fahd Salem Bahammam. The Muslim's Prayer. Modern Guide. ISBN 978-1909322950. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ Al-Tusi, M. H. "A concise description of Islamic law and legal opinions." 2008
- ^ a b "Islam – Prayer, Salat, Rituals". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 6 April 2024.