The Holy Quran 62:9 — Surah Al-Jumu'ah

Arabic text

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِذَا نُودِىَ لِلصَّلَوٰةِ مِن يَوْمِ ٱلْجُمُعَةِ فَٱسْعَوْا۟ إِلَىٰ ذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ وَذَرُوا۟ ٱلْبَيْعَ ۚ ذَٰلِكُمْ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ

Translation

O you who have Imaan! When the call (Adhaan) is made for (the Jumu'ah) salaah on the day of Jumu'ah (Friday), then hasten towards Allaah's remembrance (towards the Jumu'ah salaah to take place in the Masjid) and leave trading. This is best for you (in both worlds) if you but knew (the eternal value of the salaah, which far exceeds the temporary value of the wealth you may attain by trade).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The importance of the Friday adhan and its rulings: Shah [Abd al-Qadir] ﵀ writes: “This ruling does not apply to every adhan (call to prayer), for the [ordinary] congregation can still be found later, whereas the Friday [prayer] was held in one place only — where would one find it afterwards?” By the remembrance of Allah is meant the khutbah (Friday sermon)

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