Friday Blessings in Pakistan

Jumu'ah Guide

In Pakistan, Friday is observed with great respect. Muslims gather in large congregations in mosques for the Jumu'ah prayer. The sermon (Khutbah) is a vital part of the prayer, offering guidance and reminders to the community.

Many businesses in Muslim-majority areas of Pakistan close during the prayer time. It is a day of family gatherings and community bonding. People strive to recite Surah Al-Kahf and engage in charity.

Select City in Pakistan

Karachi Lahore Islamabad Faisalabad Rawalpindi Multan Peshawar Quetta Sialkot Gujranwala Hyderabad Bahawalpur Sargodha Abbottabad Sukkur Larkana Sheikhupura Jhang Rahim Yar Khan Gujrat Kasur Mardan Mingora Dera Ghazi Khan Nawabshah Sahiwal Mirpur Khas Okara Mandi Bahauddin Jacobabad Jhelum Khanewal Khairpur Khuzdar Pakpattan Hub Daska Gojra Dadu Muridke Bahawalnagar Samundri Tando Allahyar Tando Adam Chishtian Attock Vehari Kot Abdul Malik Ferozwala Chakwal Kamalia Umerkot Ahmedpur East Kot Addu Wazirabad Mansehra Layyah Swabi Chaman Taxila Nowshera Khushab Shahdadkot Mianwali Kabal Lodhran Hasilpur Charsadda Bhakkar Badin Arifwala Ghotki Sambrial Jatoi Haroonabad Daharki Narowal Tando Muhammad Khan Kamber Ali Khan Mirpur Mathelo Kandhkot Bhalwal Gwadar Turbat Chitral Hunza Skardu Gilgit Muzaffarabad Mirpur Kotli Bhimber Rawalakot

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Friday significant?

Friday (Jumu'ah) is the best day of the week, known as the 'Eid of the week' for Muslims.

What is the special hour on Friday?

There is a moment (Sa'at al-Istijabah) on Friday when every Dua is accepted, often said to be between Asr and Maghrib.

Which Surah should be read?

Reciting Surah Al-Kahf on Friday is highly recommended and serves as a light until the next Friday.

Is Ghusl mandatory?

Performing Ghusl (ritual bath) before Jumu'ah prayer is a highly emphasized Sunnah.

How many Rakats in Jumu'ah?

It consists of 2 Fard Rakats prayed in congregation after the Khutbah (sermon).