Performing ghusl on Friday is to take a share of the blessing of that day.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) asked that ghusl be performed before coming to the Friday prayer. Meeting Friday with cleanliness sets it apart from other days.
What does the hadith say?
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ سُلَيْمٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " غُسْلُ يَوْمِ الْجُمُعَةِ وَاجِبٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُحْتَلِمٍ ".
Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every male (Muslim) who has attained the age of puberty
Text: Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith no. 879. Grade: sahih (hadiths in al-Bukhari and Muslim are accepted as sahih).
What is the hadith source of this sunnah?
This sunnah rests on the following hadiths. The reference gives the collection, chapter and number where the hadith appears.
- al-Bukhari, Book of Friday Prayer, 2 (hadith no. 877)
- al-Bukhari, Book of Friday Prayer, 12 (hadith no. 898)
How this page was prepared: sources and verification method.
More sunnahs in Cleanliness
As a table with references: Cleanliness sunnahs.
- Using the Miswak: Using the miswak is the finest sunnah of dental care.
- Sleeping in a State of Wudu: Making wudu before sleeping is the sunnah that brings peace to the night.
- Removing an Obstacle from the Road: Removing something harmful from the road is an act of charity.
- Wearing a Pleasant Scent: Wearing a pleasant scent follows the sunnah and is a gift to those around you.
- Applying Ithmid: Applying ithmid kohl to the eyes before sleep shows the care the Prophet gave to eye health.
- Not Entering the Mosque After Onion or Garlic: Not approaching the mosque smelling of onion or garlic shows respect for those around you.