Juma

Derived from the Arabic word Al-Jam' , which means "to gather," Jumu'ah is the day of assembly when the community unites to pause their worldly affairs and refocus their hearts on the divine. It is a profound spiritual anchor in the middle of a busy week. 🕌 The Spiritual Heart of the Week

In the Holy Quran, in Surah Al-Jumu'ah (62:9), believers are commanded to drop everything—including business and trade—to answer the call to prayer. The special midday congregational prayer, Salat al-Jumu'ah , replaces the standard Zuhr prayer and includes a live sermon ( khutbah ) that provides moral guidance and community reflection. Interesting Fact about Jummah Derived from the Arabic word Al-Jam' , which

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