Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Sheikh, has directed the honorable preachers of mosques across various regions of the Kingdom to dedicate the upcoming Friday sermon, on the 3rd of Safar 1448 AH, to discussing the status of Friday prayer in Islam, its rulings and etiquette. This stems from the importance of Friday prayer in Islam, from the rulings and etiquette mentioned in the Holy Quran and the purified Prophetic Sunnah, and from the need to remind people of these rulings and etiquette.

The directive included an explanation of the status of Friday prayer in Islam, that it is one of the most obligatory duties and one of the greatest gatherings of Muslims, and that Allah Almighty commanded to hasten to it and not to prefer any worldly matters over it, citing His verse: "O you who have believed, when the call is proclaimed for the prayer on the day of Friday, proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew."

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Rulings of Friday Prayer

The directive emphasized reminding worshippers of the rulings and etiquette of Friday prayer, including the recommendation of taking a bath, wearing the best clothes, applying perfume, and arriving early for Friday prayer, and explaining what has been narrated in authentic prophetic hadiths regarding the virtue of these acts, due to their impact in glorifying this ritual and attaining reward and recompense. The directive also stressed the importance of listening attentively to the Friday sermon and not being distracted from it by talking or fiddling with anything in hand, such as using a mobile phone for calls, sending or receiving messages, taking pictures, or the like, in compliance with the instructions of the Prophet, peace be upon him. It also emphasized the prohibition of stepping over worshippers' necks and harming them, and the necessity of adhering to the legal etiquette that helps achieve reverence, tranquility, and glorification of the Friday prayer ritual.

Educating Worshippers

This directive comes within the framework of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance's keenness to educate worshippers about the rulings of their religion, enhance religious awareness, and consolidate the glorification of Allah's rituals, by directing sermons to address topics needed by society in accordance with the guidance of the Quran and Sunnah.