Jummah prayer
Jummah is the Friday prayer: 2 rakats prayed in congregation after the khutbah (sermon), in place of Dhuhr. It’s prayed in Dhuhr’s time.
Jummah time for New York City, US
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This Friday, October 23, Dhuhr begins at
12:45 PM
Dhuhr’s time, and Jummah’s, runs until Asr at 3:37 PM. Your masjid sets its khutbah time, often a little after Dhuhr begins.
By the Moonsighting Committee method, as the Raka app uses in New York City.
Today’s prayer times for the same place.
How Jummah is prayed
The imam gives the khutbah, then leads the congregation in 2 rakats. ‘Umar described the Friday prayer as two rakats (Sunan an-Nasa’i 1420), and the Prophet ﷺ prayed it when the sun had passed its highest point, in Dhuhr’s time (Sahih al-Bukhari 904).
- The khutbah
- 2 rakats fard, in congregation
Sunnah before and after
After Jummah, the Prophet ﷺ told those who had prayed it to pray four rakats (Sahih Muslim 881), and he himself prayed two at home (Sahih al-Bukhari 937). Schools count the sunnah before and after Jummah differently, so ask your imam what yours teaches.
Who prays Jummah
The Prophet ﷺ said Jummah in congregation is a duty on every Muslim except four: a slave, a woman, a child and someone who is ill (Sunan Abi Dawud 1067). Scholars also hold that it isn’t required of travellers (IslamQA 142713).
Anyone who doesn’t pray Jummah prays Dhuhr instead, as usual (IslamQA 79667). A woman who attends prays Jummah with the congregation, and it takes the place of Dhuhr for her.
Getting ready
The Prophet ﷺ told those coming to Jummah to take a bath (ghusl) first (Sahih al-Bukhari 877). He also spoke of an hour on Friday when a Muslim who is praying and asks Allah for something is given it (Sahih al-Bukhari 935).
Questions people ask
What time is Jummah prayer?
This Friday, October 23, Dhuhr begins at 12:45 PM in New York City, and Jummah is prayed in its time, before Asr at 3:37 PM. Each masjid sets its own khutbah time.
How many rakats is Jummah?
Two fard rakats, prayed in congregation after the khutbah (Sunan an-Nasa’i 1420), in place of Dhuhr’s four. The sunnah prayed before and after are counted differently by each school.
What if I miss Jummah?
Pray Dhuhr, its usual four rakats (two if you’re travelling and shortening). This is the view of most scholars (IslamQA 79667).
Do women have to pray Jummah?
No: women are among those it isn’t required of (Sunan Abi Dawud 1067). A woman who doesn’t attend prays Dhuhr; one who attends prays Jummah with the congregation in its place (IslamQA 79667).
Do travellers pray Jummah?
It isn’t required of them; they pray Dhuhr, shortened to two rakats, instead. They may still attend it (IslamQA 142713).
How many rakats is Dhuhr on Friday?
For those who pray Jummah, the 2 rakats of Jummah take the place of Dhuhr’s 4 that day. See how many rakats in Dhuhr for the other days.