5/84. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 1102 — Friday Prayer and Qailulah
What was narrated concerning the time of Friday (Prayer)
Friday Prayer and Qailulah After Jumu’ah
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1102
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1102
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعْتَمِرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كُنَّا نُجَمِّعُ ثُمَّ نَرْجِعُ فَنَقِيلُ .
Anas Narrated from:
We used to perform the Friday (prayer), then we would return for a nap (Qailulah).”
[1] See the note for no. 1099.Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1102In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 300English translation : Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 1102
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1102
This Hadith is short, but it gives a simple view of Friday prayer in the time of the Companions. Anas said they used to perform the Friday prayer, then return and take a Qailulah, meaning a midday nap or rest. The focus is not on making a new rule from the text, but on showing the order of their Friday routine. They prayed first, then went back for rest. For people searching for a hadith about Jumu’ah prayer and Qailulah, this narration shows that Friday worship was part of daily life in a natural and balanced way. Prayer came first, and rest came after it.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Companions placed Friday prayer before their midday rest.
- Jumu’ah was treated as a central part of the day.
- Rest after worship is mentioned as part of their routine.
- The Hadith shows a simple pattern: pray, return, and rest.
