#AlvidaJummah Mubarak
Jummah, or the Friday congregational prayer, is a cornerstone of Islamic worship with profound spiritual and communal significance. It is a weekly obligation for adult Muslim men (and recommended for women in some interpretations), as emphasized in the Quran in Surah Al-Jumu’ah (62:9): “O you who have believed, when the call is made for prayer on Friday, then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade.” This verse underscores Jummah’s priority, urging Muslims to pause their worldly affairs to focus on worship.
It is prayed together emphasising bonds of brotherhood and egalitarianism.

Alvida Jummah, also known as Jummah tul Wida or the “Farewell Friday,” refers to the last Jummah of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting and heightened devotion. While it retains the general significance of Jummah, its occurrence during Ramadan—particularly within the last ten days—imbues it with additional spiritual weight.
Ramadan is a sacred time when Muslims fast, pray, and engage in acts of charity to draw closer to Allah. The last ten days are especially blessed, encompassing Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power), described in the Quran (Surah Al-Qadr, 97:3) as “better than a thousand months.”
The Farewell Friday means the month of Ramzan is drawing to an end and serves
as a day to assess one’s spiritual progress during the month and seek forgiveness for shortcomings.
It also offers a final chance to maximize good deeds and supplications, especially given the heightened rewards of the last ten days.
And is a time to thank Allah for the month’s blessings and pray for acceptance of one’s efforts.
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