6 Virtues of Friday Compared to Other Days in Islam

Kapanlagi.com - For Muslims, Friday is a very special day compared to other days. Many good events happen on this day and are mentioned in the Quran and Hadith. The virtues of Friday are diverse and can be felt by every Muslim around the world.

Every day is generally good, but there is one day that is better and more special than other days. Especially if it is not Friday, which is very special for Muslims. Friday is often referred to as Sayyidul ayyam or the most superior day compared to other days.

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At least based on Islamic history, many good events happened on Friday. Among these events are when Prophet Adam was created and entered paradise, and then descended to earth.

Therefore, on Friday, Muslims are encouraged to perform good deeds with the intention of reaching the virtues of Friday. So what are the virtues of Friday compared to other days in Islam?

The virtues of Friday are very diverse, here are 6 virtues of Friday summarized from various sources.

1. The Best Day

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One of the virtues of Friday is that it is the best day among the other six days. On this day, important events in the history of Islam took place. One of these important events is the creation of the first human being on earth, Prophet Adam. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:

"The best day on which the sun rises is Friday, on that day Adam was created, on that day he was admitted to Paradise, and on that day he was expelled from Paradise. And the Day of Judgment will not occur except on Friday." (HR. Muslim: no: 854)

2. Accepted Prayers

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The virtue of Friday compared to other days is the acceptance of prayers. On this day, if a Muslim prays sincerely and with the permission and will of Allah SWT, their prayers will be immediately answered. Thus, Friday becomes a good time to pray for all things.

"Indeed, on Friday, there is a moment that a Muslim will not receive it while standing in prayer and asking Allah for goodness, except that Allah will grant it to him, and he shows with his hand that the moment is very short." (HR. Muslim no: 852 and Al-Bukhari no: 5294)

3. Protected from the Trial of the Grave

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In a hadith narrated by Imam Ahmad and Imam Tirmidhi from Abdullah bin 'Amr bin al-'Ash, it is explained that a person who dies on Friday can be protected from the trial of the grave. Here is the translation of the hadith as reported from Al-Hasanah page:

"There is no Muslim who dies on Friday, either during the day or night, except that Allah protects him from the trial of the grave."

Some scholars argue that a person who dies on Friday can be protected from the trial of the grave, while other scholars believe that Muslims who die on this day can be facilitated when questioned in the Barzakh realm.

4. Erased Sins

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The virtue of Friday compared to other days in Islam is that it can erase all sins. As quoted in Islam House based on a narration by Muslim in his book from Abi Hurairah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

"The five daily prayers, from one Friday prayer to the next, and from one Ramadan to the next, are expiations for the sins committed in between them, as long as major sins are avoided." (Muslim: no: 233)

In addition, there is also a Sahih Muslim hadith from Abu Hurairah, from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who said:

"Whoever takes a bath and goes for Friday prayer, then offers whatever is possible for him, then remains silent till the Imam finishes the sermon, and then prays along with him, his sins in between that Friday and the following Friday will be forgiven, plus three more days."

5. The Virtue of Worship for Those who Perform Friday Prayer

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Friday prayer is a good deed performed on Fridays, and it contains virtues that are beneficial for Muslims. These virtues are based on the following hadith:

"Whoever washes his clothes and his head, takes a bath, hurries to attend the Friday prayer, meets the beginning of the sermon, walks and does not ride, stays close to the Imam, listens to the sermon without playing around, then every step he takes will be rewarded as if he fasted and prayed for a whole year." (HR. Al-Tirmidzi and al-Hakim)

6. Good Deeds on Friday

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In addition to the virtue of Friday compared to other days in Islam, there are also good deeds that are part of the virtue of Friday. Some of the deeds that can be done on Friday are:

- Performing Friday prayer.

- Reading Surah Al-Kahf.

- Reading Surah Yasin.

- Reciting the Prophet's prayers.

- Giving charity.

Those are the virtues of Friday compared to other days in Islam. However, it should be noted that every day is good, so performing recommended and obligatory deeds on regular days should still be done to seek Allah's pleasure.

(kpl/nlw)