Recitation in Jumu`ah Prayer

A: The Sunnah (action following the example of the Prophet Muhammad) is that the Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) should recite in Jumu`ah Prayer after Surah Al-Fatihah, any of the following combinations: Surah Al-Jumu`ah in the first Rak`ah and Surah Al-Munafiqun in the second Rak`ah; or Surah Al-A`la in the first Rak`ah and Surah Al-Ghashiyah in the second one; Surah Al-Jumu`ah in the first Rak`ah and Surah and Surah Al-Ghashiyah in the second one. This is based on the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in his recitation during Jumu`ah Prayer. It was related by Imam Muslim in his Sahih (Authentic collection of Hadith) on the authority of Ibn Abu Rafi` who said: Marwan, upon setting out for Makkah (to perform hajj), appointed Abu Hurayrah as his deputy in Al-Madinah. (Part No. 7; Page No. 95)  Abu Hurayrah led us in Jumu`ah Prayer and recited Surah al-Munafiqun after Surah Al-Jumu`ah in the second Rak`ah, which begins with: When the hypocrites come to you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) I then met Abu Hurayrah as he was about to leave the Masjid and said to him: You have recited two Surahs which `Aly ibn Abu Talib used to recite during the prayer in Al-Kufah. Upon this Abu Hurayrah replied: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) reciting these two Surahs in Jumu`ah Prayer. (Recorded in the book of Sahih Muslim with the commentary of Al-Nawawy, section 6, page 166).There is another narration by Imam Muslim also, section 6, page 167, on the authority of Al-Nu`man ibn Bashir who said: The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to recite in the Two `Eid Prayers and in the Jumu`ah Prayer the following Surahs: Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High, and Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)? There is also another narration recorded by Imam Muslim, on the authority of Damrah ibn Sa`id on the authority of `Ubaydullah ibn `Abdullah who said: Al-Dahhak ibn Qays wrote to Al-Nu`man ibn Bashir asking him what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) recited on Friday besides Surah Al-Jumu`ah. He replied, "he recited: Has there come to you..." (Al-Ghashiyah) (Recorded in the book of Sahih Muslim with the commentary of Al-Nawawy, section 6, page 167).Accordingly, your recitation of three Ayahs of the Surahs mentioned in your question (Part No. 7; Page No. 96) without completing them does not conform to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the practice of the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet Muhammad), and the Salaf (righteous predecessors).Hence, it is Mustahab (desirable) for you to follow the example of Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the recorded practice of his Sahabah (may Allah be pleased with them) with regard to reciting the mentioned Surahs, i.e., you should recite each Surah in full.You should accept the truth from those calling you to follow it. You should be a role model for those you lead in Salah, particularly that you are the Khatib of the Masjid, hoping to receive the good reward from Allah for reciting these Surahs in following the Sunnah of Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the practice of his Sahabah (may Allah be pleased with them). You should also be patient regarding whatever may be said to you, believing that this cannot harm you in any way as long as you fear Allah and follow His Book and the Sunnah of His Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and carry out your work sincerely.May Allah grant us success. May Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his Companions!