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How to pray more than one Jumu'ah in one Friday

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu. May Allah (S.W.T) grant everyone good health and piety to ones soul, keep us steadfast on our Deen and keep us away from sins, Aameen Summa Aameen.

Read (Durood) Salutations on Prophet (S.A.W.S) before you start...

Bismillah-Hir-Rahman-Nir-Raheem

All Praise be to Allah (S.W.T) the Lord of the Worlds and blessings be on Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.S), His Family and Companions, Aameen.

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How many Jumu'ah Salah can we pray on a single Friday?

The answer is no more than one. However, here is a way that will get you reward of praying more than one Jumu'ah on any given Friday.

Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.S) said: "Whoever invites towards (the path of) guidance shall receive a reward equal to the rewards of those who follow him without this decreasing anything from their rewards. (Reported in Saheeh Muslim)

Using this formula, if you are able to invite as many of your friends/family to offer Jumu'ah with you and they respond to your call then you will get the reward for your own Jumu'ah plus their additional Jumu'ah prayers (depending on the number of people you call).

How great is Almighty Allah (S.W.T) who has made earning for the hereafter so very easy.

"And whoever guides others towards good is equal to the doer of good." (Reported in Tirmidhi)

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You may have a doubt that you know what writer? Even those who don't offer 5 times Salah at least comes to offer Jumu'ah prayer. But believe me guys, even the most pious man faces the temptations of Shaytan during Jumu'ah time sooo badly!

Shaytan make special efforts to not make people reach on time for prayer before Khutba starts.

I have experienced myself when he stopped us (me and my family) from reaching for Eid-ul-Fitr prayer.

He will remind of things you would have long forgotten and will tempt you to complete it at that particular time only.

That's why this chapter motivates you all to make special efforts to remind your companions to accompany you and not let the trap of Shaytan work for you all.

Be firm on going in the first hours of Friday along with your companions In shaa Allah.

Narrated by Abu Huraira:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Any person who takes a bath on Friday like the bath of Janaba and then goes for the prayer (in the first hour i.e. early), it is as if he had sacrificed a camel (in Allah's cause); and whoever goes in the second hour it is as if he had sacrificed a cow; and whoever goes in the third hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a horned ram; and if one goes in the fourth hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a hen; and whoever goes in the fifth hour then it is as if he had offered an egg. When the Imam comes out (i.e. starts delivering the Khutba), the angels present themselves to listen to the Khutba."
(Reported by: Sahih al-Bukhari 881
In-book reference: Book 11, Hadith 6)

Allah (S.W.T) said in the Noble Qur'an in Surah Jumu'ah chapter 62 verses 9-11:

9. O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu'ah [Friday], then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew.

10. And when the prayer has been concluded, disperse within the land and seek from the bounty of Allah, and remember Allah often that you may succeed.

11. But when they saw a transaction or a diversion, [O Muhammad], they rushed to it and left you standing. Say, "What is with Allah is better than diversion and than a transaction, and Allah is the best of providers."

Now trading in verse 9 not only means business trade but it means that leave any work your doing!

The explanation for last verse, that is verse 11 is, according to the exegetic sources, once the Prophet (S.A.W.S) was reciting the sermons of the Friday prayer when a caravan of tradesmen entered Medina while beating their drums. Most of the Muslims left the Prophet (S.A.W.S) leaving his sermon unfinished. It was on that occasion that the blessed Verse was revealed to censure their unworthy act.

More Ahadeeths coming next week Friday In shaa Allah on the importance of Friday.

Don't forget to send lots of Salutations (Durood) on Prophet (S.A.W.S) as it's Friday! Don't forget to read Surah Kahf, Surah Dukhan and Surah Jummuah! Don't forget to make Duas in the special hours after Asr Salah today, for Duas are accepted that time.

Read (Durood) Salutations on Prophet (S.A.W.S) when you end here...

Remember me, my family, other people and their families, whole of the Ummah in your precious Duas!

Jazakumullah Khairan for reading!

Until next time, In shaa Allah,
Fee Amanillah!