The Special Day of the Believers

Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “This day (of Jumu’ah) is an Eid which Allah Ta‘ala has granted to the Muslims. The one who comes for Jumu’ah Salaah should take a bath, and if he has itr (perfume), he should apply some, and I encourage you to use the miswaak.” ^[2]

The Day which Contains a Special Moment of Acceptance

Hazrat Anas bin Maalik (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports: The day of Jumu’ah was presented to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). In his palm was something resembling a white mirror, and in the middle of the mirror was a black spot. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) asked Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam), “What is this, O Jibreel” Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) replied, “This white mirror signifies the day of Jumu’ah which has been presented to you by your Sustainer so that it may be an Eid for you and your Ummah after you. There is abundant goodness for you in it. On account of you receiving the first day (i.e. from Friday, Saturday and Sunday), you will be the first (to enter Jannah with your followers), and the Jews and Christians (who embraced Islam in the period of their respective Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam)) will be after you. During the day of Jumu’ah, there is a special moment of acceptance. Whichever person makes dua to his Rabb in that moment for any good which is destined for him, Allah Ta‘ala will grant it to him, and whichever person seeks protection from evil, Allah Ta‘ala will remove the evil as well as a greater evil from him. In the Hereafter, we will call this day “the Day of Increase” (for the people of Jannah who will be granted the vision of Allah Ta‘ala and abundant increase of bounties on this day).” ^[3]

Note: The black spot signified the day of Jumu’ah which will be the last day of the world. In the Hadith of Musnad Abi Ya’laa, it is reported that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The days were shown to me, and among them, Friday was shown to me. It resembled a shiny mirror, in the middle of which was a black spot. I asked Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) what the black spot signified. He said, ‘It is the final hour (i.e. Qiyaamah which will occur on a Jumu’ah).’” ^{See [3]}

A Day of Forgiveness

Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Allah Ta‘ala does not leave any of the Muslims on the day of Jumu’ah without forgiving them (i.e. those who uphold the rights of Allah Ta‘ala and the servants).” ^[4]

Passing Away on the Day or Night of Jumu’ah

Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “There is no Muslim who passes away during the day or night of Jumu’ah except that Allah Ta‘ala will save him from the punishment of the grave.” ^[5]

^[1] سنن ابن ماجة، الرقم: 1086، وصحيح مسلم بزيادة: "الصلاة الخمس": 233

^[2] سنن ابن ماجة، الرقم: 1098، وقال العلامة البوصري رحمه الله في مصباح الزجاجة 1/132: هذا إسناد فيه صالح ابن أبي الأخضر لينه الجمهور وباقي رجال الإسناد ثقات

^[3] المصنف لابن أبي شيبة، الرقم: 5560، ونقل الشيخ محمد عوامة في تعليقه على المصنف عن ابن عساكر: إن لحديث أنس عدة طرق في جميعها مقال، ونحوه في مسند أبي يعلى الموصلي، الرقم: 4228، ورجاله صدوق

^[4] المعجم الأوسط للطبراني، الرقم: 4817، وقال العلامة الهيثمي رحمه الله: رواه الطبراني في الأوسط ورجاله رجال الصحيح خلا شيخ الطبراني وهو ثقة

^[5] سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 1074، وقال: هذا حديث غريب