Sahih al-Bukhari 855 (Book 11, Hadith 1) Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) saying, “We (Muslims) are the last (to come) but (will be) the foremost on the Day of Resurrection though the former nations were given the Holy Scriptures before us. And this was their day (Friday) the celebration of which […]
Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the most authentic and revered collections of hadith in Islam, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Isma’il al-Bukhari. It contains thousands of narrations meticulously verified and arranged by topic, covering beliefs, worship, ethics, law, and the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recognized for its rigorous criteria of authenticity, it holds a central place in Sunni scholarship and daily Islamic practice.
Book 11, Friday Prayer, discusses the Jumu’ah congregational prayer, its significance, and related rulings.
Sahih al-Bukhari 856 (Book 11, Hadith 2) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) said, “Anyone of you attending the Friday (prayers) should take a bath.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 857 (Book 11, Hadith 3) Narrated Ibn `Umar: While `Umar bin Al-Khattab was standing and delivering the sermon on a Friday, one of the companions of the Prophet, who was one of the foremost Muhajirs (emigrants) came. `Umar said to him, “What is the time now?” He replied, “I was busy and could […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 858 (Book 11, Hadith 4) Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) said, “The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every male (Muslim) who has attained the age of puberty.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ سُلَيْمٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 859 (Book 11, Hadith 5) Narrated Abu Sa`id: I testify that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every male Muslim who has attained the age of puberty and (also) the cleaning of his teeth with Siwak, and the using of perfume if it is available.” […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 860 (Book 11, Hadith 6) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) said, “Any person who takes a bath on Friday like the bath of Janaba and then goes for the prayer (in the first hour i.e. early), it is as if he had sacrificed a camel (in Allah’s cause); and whoever goes […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 861 (Book 11, Hadith 7) Narrated Abu Huraira: While `Umar (bin Al-Khattab) was delivering the Khutba on a Friday, a man entered (the mosque). `Umar asked him, “What has detained you from the prayer?” The man said, “It was only that when I heard the Adhan I performed ablution (for the prayer).” On […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 862 (Book 11, Hadith 8) Narrated Salman-Al-Farsi: The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, “Whoever takes a bath on Friday, purifies himself as much as he can, then uses his (hair) oil or perfumes himself with the scent of his house, then proceeds (for the Jumua prayer) and does not separate two persons sitting together (in […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 863 (Book 11, Hadith 9) Narrated Tawus: I said to Ibn `Abbas, “The people are narrating that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, ‘Take a bath on Friday and wash your heads (i.e. take a thorough bath) even though you were not Junub and use perfume’.” On that Ibn `Abbas replied, “I know about the […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 864 (Book 11, Hadith 10) Narrated Tawus: Ibn `Abbas mentioned the statement of the Prophet (ﷺ) regarding the taking of a bath on Friday and then I asked him whether the Prophet (p.b.u.h) had ordered perfume or (hair) oil to be used if they could be found in one’s house. He (Ibn `Abbas) […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 865 (Book 11, Hadith 11) Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: `Umar bin Al-Khattab saw a silken cloak (being sold) at the gate of the Mosque and said to Allah’s Apostle, “I wish you would buy this to wear on Fridays and also on occasions of the arrivals of the delegations.” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) replied, […]
Sahih al-Bukhari 866 (Book 11, Hadith 12) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “If I had not found it hard for my followers or the people, I would have ordered them to clean their teeth with Siwak for every prayer.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ […]