14/10. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 1381 — Early Jumu'ah Rewards
The Virtue Of Performing Ghusl On Friday
Hadith About Early Jumu'ah and Its Great Reward
Sunan an-Nasai : 1381
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1381
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، وَهَارُونُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ بَكَّارِ بْنِ بِلاَلٍ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُسْهِرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَشْعَثِ الصَّنْعَانِيِّ، عَنْ أَوْسِ بْنِ أَوْسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ غَسَّلَ وَاغْتَسَلَ وَغَدَا وَابْتَكَرَ وَدَنَا مِنَ الإِمَامِ وَلَمْ يَلْغُ كَانَ لَهُ بِكُلِّ خُطْوَةٍ عَمَلُ سَنَةٍ صِيَامُهَا وَقِيَامُهَا " .
It was narrated from Aws bin Aws that: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever washes (Ghassala) and performs Ghusl, comes early to the Masjid and sits near the Imam, and does not engage in idle talk, he will have for every step he takes (the reward of) a year's worth of good deeds, fasting it and praying Qiyam during it."
[1] Translated with the meaning: "Whoever washes and bathes." Scholars differ a great deal over the meaning of this statement, and some of the wordings are explanatory, like that in Sunan Abû Dâwûd : "Whoever washes his head on Friday, and performs Ghusl " and the comment of some of the narrators in Sunan At-Tirmidhi ; either: " Ightasal refers to him, and Ghassal to his wife" as stated by Wakî' , and they say, that is, he had intercourse that day, which helps him to lower his gaze when going out. They say other than this as well. See An-Nihâyah .Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1381In-book reference : Book 14, Hadith 18English translation : Vol. 2, Book 14, Hadith 1382
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1381
This hadith about early Jumu'ah teaches how much care a Muslim should give to Friday prayer. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم mentions several actions together: washing, performing ghusl, coming early to the Masjid, sitting near the Imam, and avoiding idle talk. The focus is not only on arriving at the prayer, but on coming with respect, attention, and readiness. The hadith connects each step taken to the reward of a year's worth of good deeds, including fasting and night prayer. This makes the message very clear: Friday prayer is not meant to be treated casually. A person who prepares well, arrives early, and listens properly is honoring the day of Jumu'ah in a way loved by Allah.
What we learn from this hadith
- Friday prayer deserves careful preparation before going to the Masjid.
- Coming early to Jumu'ah is praised in this hadith.
- Sitting near the Imam and avoiding idle talk are part of proper Jumu'ah manners.
- The hadith mentions a great reward for each step taken with these actions.
