7/8. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 857a — Bath, Prayer and Silence During the Friday Sermon
The virtue of one who remains silent and listens attentively during the khutbah
Friday Khutbah Silence Hadith: Bath, Prayer, and Listening at Jumu'ah
Sahih Muslim : 857a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 857a
حَدَّثَنَا أُمَيَّةُ بْنُ بِسْطَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ زُرَيْعٍ - حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحٌ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنِ اغْتَسَلَ ثُمَّ أَتَى الْجُمُعَةَ فَصَلَّى مَا قُدِّرَ لَهُ ثُمَّ أَنْصَتَ حَتَّى يَفْرُغَ مِنْ خُطْبَتِهِ ثُمَّ يُصَلِّيَ مَعَهُ غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَ الْجُمُعَةِ الأُخْرَى وَفَضْلَ ثَلاَثَةِ أَيَّامٍ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu-Huraira reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying: He who took a bath and then came for Jumu'a prayer and then prayed what was fixed for him, then kept silence till the Imam finished the sermon, and then prayed along with him, his sins between that time and the next Friday would be forgiven, and even of three days more.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 857aIn-book reference : Book 7, Hadith 37USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1867
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 857a
This Hadith gives a clear pattern for Jumu'ah worship. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم mentioned a person who takes a bath, comes for Friday prayer, prays what is fixed for him, remains silent until the Imam finishes the sermon, and then prays along with him. The Hadith states that his sins between that Friday and the next Friday would be forgiven, with three days more. A reader searching for Friday khutbah silence hadith or Jumu'ah forgiveness hadith will find the main teaching here. The wording joins outward preparation with inner respect. Bathing, coming to the prayer, praying, listening, and joining the Imam all appear together. The Hadith does not encourage noise or distraction during the sermon. It points to calm attention.
What we learn from this hadith
- Bathing before coming to Jumu'ah is mentioned in this Hadith.
- Silence during the sermon is part of the described action.
- The Hadith states forgiveness between Fridays and three extra days for the described person.
