2007-03-21 08:48:54 · 10 answers · asked by Dark Knight 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
cause mohammed tried to one up the other religions with this
2007-03-21 08:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let me please tell you what is prayer in Islam. there are two types of prayers in Islam. First one is the rituals like Salaah (namaaz), Fasting (roza or saum), pilgimage (haj) and charity (zakat). These ritualistic prayers have their time and way of performing fixed. They are shown by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The other kind is the total life a muslim leads. If it is as per the dictates of the religion then his every action is a prayer, his eating becomes prayer if he follows the Islamic system, so do other acts like sleeping, travelling, living with your family, living in the society, etc. If a man lives his life as the Prophets (pbuh) has shown then his every action is a prayer.
Yes, friday has a very special place in the lives of muslims. It is the day when no prayer goes unanswered.It is the day when most of the time should be spent in prayers besides the obligatory prayers. It is the day to seek salvation. That is the reason why most of the muslim countries have holiday on friday.
2007-03-24 15:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by arif anwar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyday a Muslim must worship God, not only Friday.
Friday prayers are mandatory for Muslims. Muslims prepare for Friday prayers like its a day of Eid or great Happiness.
But why is Friday so Special?
Of all the days of the week, the day of Jummah was chosen by Allah to be the greatest and the most special for Muslims.
" O you who believe!
When the call for salah is made on al -Jummah. hasten to the remembrance of Allah,
and leave trading aside. That is better for you, if only you knew." [62:9]
2007-03-21 16:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by tahirweb 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Friday is the best day of the week. Imam Bukhari and Muslim reported that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "We (Muslims) came last and yet we are the first on the day of judgment. They have received the books before us (meaning Torah and Injil). We have received the book after them (meaning the Qur’an). Friday was their day to be glorified. However, they disputed on that while Allah had told us Friday is the day to glorify. Thus they will follow us. The Jews glorify Saturday, and the Christians glorify Sunday."
Also reported by Imam Muslim, Abo-Dawod, Al-Nesaii, and Al-Termithi, that Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) had said, "The best day during which the sun have risen is Friday. It is the Day Adam was created. It is the day when Adam entered paradise and also when he was taken out from it. It is also the day on which the day of judgment takes place."
2007-03-21 16:05:02 · answer #4 · answered by Laura A 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Friday is not a day of 'rest' but just a day where men are required to pray Jummah (meaning Friday during the time of Zuhur which is the noon prayer) prayer in congregation. Preceeding this prayer, a khutbah, or sermon, is given and is delievered into two parts which is a requirement to be heard by them.
women are not obligated to perfrom jummah salat, but may do so if they wish.
2007-03-24 13:55:12 · answer #5 · answered by Naureen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do Christians observe Sunday as a day of worship and rest?
And why do Jews observe Saturday as a day of worship and rest?
2007-03-21 15:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by Tania La Güera 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well we pray everyday 5times not jus friday. On Fridays, Muslim men must perform the weekly congregational Prayer called the Jumu`ah Prayer. well in most of da islamic countries friday is a public holiday..........so its a day 2rest n relax wid our family.
2007-03-21 15:52:45 · answer #7 · answered by NS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just as good a day as Saturday or Sunday.
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2007-03-21 15:55:42 · answer #8 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three words for you:
Three. Day. Weekend.
2007-03-21 15:57:36 · answer #9 · answered by Maverick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Saturday (Jewish) and Sunday (Christian) were taken.
2007-03-21 15:52:40 · answer #10 · answered by nycguy10002 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋