14/12. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 1384 — Walk Early to Jumu'ah
The Virtue Of Walking To Friday Prayer
Hadith About Walking Early to Jumu'ah Prayer
Sunan an-Nasai : 1384
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1384
أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ كَثِيرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ بْنِ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا الأَشْعَثِ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ أَوْسَ بْنَ أَوْسٍ، صَاحِبَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنِ اغْتَسَلَ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ وَغَسَّلَ وَغَدَا وَابْتَكَرَ وَمَشَى وَلَمْ يَرْكَبْ وَدَنَا مِنَ الإِمَامِ وَأَنْصَتَ وَلَمْ يَلْغُ كَانَ لَهُ بِكُلِّ خُطْوَةٍ عَمَلُ سَنَةٍ " .
Abu Al-Ash'ath Narrated from:
Abu Al-Ash'ath narrated that: He heard Aws bin Aws, the Companion of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever performs Ghusl on Friday and washes (Ghassala), and comes early to the Masjid, walking not riding, and sits close to the Imam and listens attentively and does not engage in idle speech, for every step he takes he will have (the reward of) a year's worth of good deeds.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1384In-book reference : Book 14, Hadith 21English translation : Vol. 2, Book 14, Hadith 1385
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1384
This hadith about walking to Jumu'ah highlights several respectful actions for Friday prayer. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم mentioned performing ghusl, washing, coming early to the Masjid, walking instead of riding, sitting close to the Imam, listening attentively, and avoiding idle speech. The hadith connects these actions with a great reward for every step taken. The wording also shows that Jumu'ah is not only a weekly prayer, but a time to come with focus. Listening to the khutbah matters. Avoiding unnecessary talk matters. Sitting close to the Imam matters. The main lesson is that the reward of Jumu'ah is tied to both outward preparation and respectful behavior inside the Masjid.
What we learn from this hadith
- Walking to Jumu'ah is praised in this narration.
- Listening carefully to the khutbah is part of good Friday conduct.
- Idle speech should be avoided during Jumu'ah.
- Coming early and sitting close to the Imam are encouraged.
