Al-Jumu'ah (الجمعة)

62. Al-Jumu'ah (الجمعة)

Meaning: The Friday (Congregation)

Total Ayahs: 11

Place of Revelation: Medina

Summary

Surah Al-Jumu'ah opens by glorifying Allah with four majestic names—Al-Malik, Al-Quddus, Al-Aziz, Al-Hakim—and underscores His complete dominion over creation. It highlights the essential role of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in conveying revelation, purifying believers, and imparting divine wisdom. The Surah then addresses those who turn away during Friday congregational prayers to continue worldly trades—reminding them of their spiritual priorities. It contrasts the intimacy of divine feast (salat) with the distractions of commerce, cautioning that those who neglect remembrance will stand unaware on the Day of Judgment.

Core Message

Friday is a sacred communal moment for spiritual nourishment. Prioritizing remembrance and unity is essential. Trade and worldly concerns must never eclipse devotion to Allah and the Prophet.

Benefits

Recitation deepens appreciation for Friday’s sanctity and the institution of Jumu'ah prayer, promotes regular spiritual attendance over worldly distractions, reinforces connection with the Prophet’s mission, and awakens consciousness of eventual accountability.

Famous Verses

62:1 "يُسَبِّحُ لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ..."; 62:9 "يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِذَا نُودِيَ لِلصَّلَاةِ..."

Moral Lesson

Be present in body and spirit for communal worship; align your priorities with the sacred over the secular.

Divine Attributes

Al-Malik (The Sovereign), Al-Quddus (The Pure), Al-Aziz (The Mighty), Al-Hakim (The Wise)

Keywords

Friday Congregation Remembrance Priorities Revelation