Surah Al-Jumu'ah
Surah 62 · The Congregation, Friday · 11 verses · medinan
The Friday — al-Jumu'ah, from verse 9, which commands hastening to the remembrance of Allah when the call is made on that day.
The story
Friday is a special day. When the call to prayer goes, Allah says: stop what you are doing, even work, and come. Afterwards you go straight back out and get on with your day.
How it unfolds
AYAH 1-4
The mission
A messenger from among the unlettered, teaching the Book and wisdom.
AYAH 5-8
The donkey and the books
Carrying scripture without living it.
AYAH 9-11
The call on Friday
Leave trade for the remembrance, then return to the land and seek provision.
Verses to carry
- 62:9"When the call is made for prayer on the day of Jumu'ah, hasten to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade."
- 62:5The parable of the donkey carrying books — scripture held without being carried.
- 62:10"When the prayer has been concluded, disperse in the land and seek the bounty of Allah."
Remember this
Knowing a lot about Islam is not enough if you do not act on it — that is like a donkey carrying a pile of books.
Talk about it
What makes Friday different in your house?