Friday is a weekly celebration in Islam. Making it special at home helps children love it.
What Jumu’ah is
- A congregational prayer at the time of Dhuhr on Friday.
- The imam gives a khutbah (sermon) first.
- Obligatory for adult Muslim men; women and children may attend.
Friday Sunnahs for the family
| Sunnah | For children |
|---|---|
| Ghusl (a bath) | Friday bath before the masjid or school |
| Clean clothes, perfume (boys) | Best clothes for the masjid |
| Reading Al-Kahf | See Al-Kahf on Fridays |
| Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ | Say it many times |
| Dua, especially in the last hour before Maghrib | A family dua time |
Manners in the khutbah
Sit quietly and listen. The Prophet ﷺ said even telling someone “Be quiet” during the khutbah is idle talk (Sahih al-Bukhari 934). Practise sitting still at home for 10 minutes.
A special hour
There is an hour on Friday when Allah answers dua (Sahih al-Bukhari 935). Many scholars point to the last hour before Maghrib.
School days
Older boys may need to arrange Jumu’ah during school. See Jumu’ah and school.
Teacher’s tip: a small Friday treat after Maghrib dua makes children count down to Jumu’ah every week.
Related: Friday hygiene Sunnahs.
