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A DOUBLE BLESSING

 FAJR REMINDER: A DOUBLE BLESSING!

By: Umm Affān

Ramaḍān 17, 1447 (6-March-2026)


We express our sincere gratitude to Allāh for allowing us to witness another Yawm ul-Jumu’ah (Friday) during this year’s Ramaḍān.


Friday is undoubtedly the most virtuous of our days, and experiencing it in Ramaḍān is a double blessing. What about those who overlook this significant opportunity? ‘Umar Ibn al-Khaṭṭāb reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said, “Whoever hears the announcement of Friday prayer and he does not come, then he hears it again and does not come, then he hears it again and does not come, Allāh will place a seal over his heart and turn his heart into the heart of a hypocrite.” [Shu’ab al-Īmān 2753]


In another narration, Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Prophet (ﷺ), while on his wooden pulpit, said: “People need to stop neglecting the Friday prayers, lest Allāh place a seal over their hearts and then they become heedless.” [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 865] Subḥānallāh! For those who neglect the Jumu’ah prayer, let Ramaḍān serve as your turning point.


Imām Ibn al-Qayyim (Raḥimahullāh) stated: “Friday prayer is one of the most important obligations in Islām, and one of the greatest gatherings of the Muslims. Gathering on Friday is more important and more obligatory than any other gathering apart from ‘Arafah. Whoever neglects it, Allāh will place a seal on his heart.” [Zād Al-Ma’ād | Book 3, Pg. 31-32]


Dear brothers and sisters, let us hasten to the Masjid for Jumu’ah prayer and dress in our finest attire (and women wishing to attend should wear the Sharī'ah-compliant Ḥijāb). Remember, Allāh says: “O Children of Ādam! We have bestowed Libās (raiment) upon you to cover yourselves with, and as Rish (adornment); and the Libās (raiment) of Taqwā (piety or righteousness), that is better.” [Sūrah Al-A’raf (7): 26]


Attending the Masjid early for Jumu’ah is crucial. Just as we strive to be on time for worldly engagements, we should also aim to be early in our meeting with our Lord during Ṣalāt. Time management is vital; we should prioritize and address what is most important and urgent. Our Ṣalāt (prayers) are of great significance, so let’s attend to them with diligence. Let our hearts remain attached to the Masjid, as it is one of the means that grants us the Shade of Allāh on the Day of Judgment, a day when no shade will exist except His.


Additionally, there is a moment today when supplications are surely answered. We should avoid wasting our time without engaging in righteous deeds since we will be held accountable for it. It disheartens me to see Muslims who, instead of making the most of this time to earn rewards, spend it on trivial activities like watching movies (including seasonal ones) or playing games for hours. What a waste!


Let us ensure that we perform all the Jumu’ah rites. We never know which moment could be our last, so we must treat this opportunity with care. I beseech Allāh to help us worship and obey Him fervently, to rectify our affairs, and to reward us abundantly. Aameen.

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