Why do Muslims worship on Fridays, rather than on Sundays?
The authority for this practice comes from both the Qur’aan and Prophet Muhmmad, through authentic hadeeth. From the Qur’aan: “O [you] who believe! when the call is proclaimed to prayer on Friday (the Day of Assembly), hasten earnestly to the Remembrance of Allah, and leave off business (and traffic). That is best for you, if [you] but knew!” (62:9) From authentic hadeeth: “For the Jews (the day set aside for prayer) was Sabt (Saturday), and for the Christians it was Sunday. And Allah turned towards us and guided us to Friday (as the day of prayer) for us. In fact, He (Allah) made Friday, Saturday and Sunday (as days of prayer).” 6 (Muslim, 417) 22. WHAT IS AN IMAM? HOW IS HE LIKE A PRIEST? A RABBI? Literally, the word “Imam” means “he who stands in front of others,” hence the person who leads a congregational or group prayer. In actual practice, an Imam is an Islamic religious leader. Generally, he is the leader of a congregation, although that is not a necessary condition for being a
