14/19. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 1398 — Attentive Jumu'ah Reward
The Virtue Of Sitting Close To The Imam
Hadith About Listening Attentively at Jumu'ah
Sunan an-Nasai : 1398
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 1398
أَخْبَرَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عُمَرُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَاحِدِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ يَحْيَى بْنَ الْحَارِثِ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أَبِي الأَشْعَثِ الصَّنْعَانِيِّ، عَنْ أَوْسِ بْنِ أَوْسٍ الثَّقَفِيِّ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ غَسَّلَ وَاغْتَسَلَ وَابْتَكَرَ وَغَدَا وَدَنَا مِنَ الإِمَامِ وَأَنْصَتَ ثُمَّ لَمْ يَلْغُ كَانَ لَهُ بِكُلِّ خُطْوَةٍ كَأَجْرِ سَنَةٍ صِيَامِهَا وَقِيَامِهَا " .
Aws bin Aws Ath-Thaqafi Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever washes (ghassala) and performs ghusl, and comes early to the masjid and sits near the imam, is attentive and does not engage in idle talk, for every step he takes he will have (the reward of) a year's worth of good deeds, its fasting and Qiyam prayer."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 1398In-book reference : Book 14, Hadith 35English translation : Vol. 2, Book 14, Hadith 1399
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 1398
This hadith about listening attentively at Jumu'ah is another narration from Aws bin Aws Ath-Thaqafi. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that whoever washes, performs ghusl, comes early to the Masjid, sits near the Imam, pays attention, and does not engage in idle talk, will have for every step the reward of a year's good deeds, including its fasting and Qiyam prayer. The hadith brings together preparation, early attendance, closeness to the Imam, and silence during the khutbah. It is not just about physical attendance. It is about respectful attendance. A person comes clean, arrives early, listens, and avoids speech that has no benefit during this sacred gathering.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ghusl and washing are mentioned as part of Friday preparation.
- Coming early and sitting near the Imam are praised.
- Attention and avoiding idle talk are key parts of Jumu'ah manners.
- The hadith mentions a great reward for each step taken with these actions.
