Jumu'ah جُمُعَة

The congregational prayer held at midday on Friday, with a sermon, in place of the Dhuhr prayer.

Arabic
جُمُعَة
Transliteration
Jumu'ah
Meaning
Friday congregational prayer
Topic
Worship & practice

About Jumu'ah

Friday is the weekly day of gathering in Islam, and a whole surah of the Quran is named Al-Jumu'ah. The prayer is led by an imam after a khutbah in two parts, and it is generally required of adult men who are residents and healthy. Many Muslims also read Surah Al-Kahf and send blessings on the Prophet on Fridays.

Related on QuranCentral

Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays

See also

  • Salah صَلَاة — Ritual prayer
  • Adhan أَذَان — Call to prayer
  • Imam إِمَام — Prayer leader and scholar

These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.