Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 62
Number of Ayah – 11
Revealed City – Madina
Juz Details – Juz 28 Ayah 1-11
Starting Page Number – 553th Page
Summary of Surah Al-Jumu’ah
Surah Al-Jumu’ah, the 62nd surah of the Quran, emphasizes the significance of Friday as a special day of congregational prayer and the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding. It derives its name from the mention of “Al-Jumu’ah” (Friday) in the surah. It consists of 11 verses.
The surah begins by highlighting the importance of the Friday congregational prayer (Salat al-Jumu’ah) as a unifying symbol for the Muslim community. It encourages believers to leave their worldly pursuits and gather for the Friday prayer, which serves as a reminder of their faith and obligation to worship Allah.
Surah Al-Jumu’ah mentions the example of the Jewish community who were given the opportunity to recognize and follow the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) but failed to do so. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and accepting the final Prophet and Messenger of Allah.
The surah emphasizes the significance of seeking knowledge and understanding. It encourages believers to engage in the study and teaching of the Quran and to strive for a deeper understanding of their faith.
Surah Al-Jumu’ah mentions the importance of establishing justice and fairness in society. It highlights the negative consequences of indulging in worldly pursuits while neglecting one’s religious obligations.
The surah addresses the hypocrites who would engage in idle talk and distractions during the Friday sermon. It emphasizes the need for attentiveness, respect, and focus during the Friday sermon and other religious gatherings.
Surah Al-Jumu’ah concludes by highlighting the infinite knowledge and wisdom of Allah. It emphasizes the need for humility and obedience to Allah’s guidance and the importance of avoiding neglect and forgetfulness in matters of faith.
In summary, Surah Al-Jumu’ah emphasizes the significance of the Friday congregational prayer, the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding, and the need for justice and attentiveness during religious gatherings. The surah warns against hypocrisy and worldly distractions, and highlights the infinite wisdom of Allah. It serves as a reminder of the obligations and responsibilities of the Muslim community and the importance of upholding faith and worship.
Read English Transliteration of Surah Al-Jumu’ah
1. Yusabbihu lilaahi maa fis samaawaati wa maa fil ardil Malikil Quddoosil ‘Azeezil Hakeem
2. Huwal lazee ba’asa fil ummiyyeena Rasoolam min hum yatloo ‘alaihim aayaatihee wa yuzakkeehim wa yu’allimuhumul Kitaaba wal Hikmata wa in kaanoo min qablu lafee dalaalim mubeen
3. Wa aakhareena minhum lammaa yalhaqoo bihim wa huwal ‘azeezul hakeem
4. Zaalika fadlul laahi yu’teehi many-yashaaa; wallaahu zul fadlil ‘azeem
5. Masalul lazeena hum milut tawraata summa lam yahmiloohaa kamasalil himaari yah milu asfaaraa; bi’sa masalul qawmil lazeena kaazzaboo bi aayaatil laah; wallaahu laa yahdil qawmazzaalimeen
6. Qul yaaa ayyuhal lazeena haadoo in za’amtum annakum awliyaaa’u lilaahi min doonin naasi fatamannawul mawta in kuntum saadiqeen
7. Wa laa yatamannaw nahooo abadam bimaa qaddamat aydeehim; wallaahu ‘aleemum biz zaalimeen
8. Qul innal mawtal lazee tafirroona minhu fa innahoo mulaaqeekum summa turaddoona ilaa ‘Aalimil Ghaibi wash shahaadati fa yunabbi’ukum bimaa kuntum ta’maloon
9. Yaaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanoo izaa noodiya lis-Salaati miny yawmil Jumu’ati fas’aw ilaa zikril laahi wa zarul bai’; zaalikum khayrul lakum in kuntum ta’lamoon
10. Fa-izaa qudiyatis Salaatu fantashiroo fil ardi wabtaghoo min fadlil laahi wazkurul laaha kaseeral la’allakum tuflihoon
11. Wa izaa ra’aw tijaaratan aw lahwanin faddooo ilaihaa wa tarakooka qaaa’imaa; qul maa ‘indal laahi khairum minal lahwi wa minat tijaarah; wallaahu khayrur raaziqeen