Is there a Sunnah Ratibah for Jumu`ah Prayer?

1971

Q 7: Is there a Sunnah Ratibah (supererogatory Prayer performed on a regular basis) for Jumu`ah (Friday) Prayer?

A: There is no Sunnah Qabliyyah (supererogatory Prayer performed before an obligatory Prayer) to be performed on a regular basis before Jumu`ah Prayer. Rather, it is prescribed that those entering the Masjid (mosque) before the Khatib (preacher) should busy themselves with whatever brings one nearer to Allah, i.e. to offer Nafilah (supererogatory) Prayers, recite the Noble Qur'an and Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah), seek Allah's forgiveness, etc. After Jumu`ah Prayer, it is also Mustahab (desirable) for worshippers either to offer two Rak`ahs (units of Prayer) at home, or four or six at the Masjid, as mentioned in the Athars (narrations from the Companions).May Allah grant us success. May Allah's peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and Companions!