Prayer Guide

How To Pray Jummah

A simple step by step guide for performing Friday prayer and Sunnah etiquettes.

1

Friday Morning Sunnah Preparation

  • Ghusl (Bath): Take a clean bath before leaving home for the mosque.
  • Dress Well: Wear your best clean clothes and apply non alcoholic perfume (Attar).
  • Arrive Early: Reach the mosque early to get a seat close to the front rows.
2

Entering the Mosque & Sunnah Prayers

  • Greeting Prayer: Offer 2 Rakat Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid upon entering the mosque.
  • Sunnah Rakat: Pray your optional Sunnah Rakat (2 to 4 Rakat) before the Imam starts the speech.
3

Listening to Khutbah & 2 Rakat Fard

  • Listen Quietly: Sit silently during the Khutbah (sermon). Talking or checking phones during sermon is forbidden.
  • 2 Rakat Fard with Imam: Stand in straight rows when Iqamah is called. Make intention for 2 Rakat Fard of Jummah behind the Imam.
  • Follow the Imam: Listen quietly as the Imam recites out loud, then follow his movements in Ruku and Sujood.
  • Complete Sunnahs: After ending the prayer with Tasleem, pray the remaining 2 or 4 Sunnah Rakat individually.

About Friday (Jummah) Prayer

Friday is the most blessed day of the week for Muslims. On this day, adult Muslims gather at the mosque for a special congregation prayer called Jummah. It takes the place of the regular afternoon Dhuhr prayer.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged Muslims to read Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays for spiritual light and blessing. Sending extra Durood Shareef on Friday is also highly recommended.