Jabir b. Abdullah reported: While the Messenger of Allah ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) was delivering (a sermon) on Friday, a caravan of merchandise came to Medina. The Companions of the Messenger of Allah ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) rushed towards it till only twelve persons were left with him including Abu Bakr and 'Umar; and it was at this occasion that this verse was revealed. And when they see merchandise or sport, they break away to it.
Read More..Ka'b b. 'Ujra reported that he entered the mosque and saw Abd al-Rahman b. Umm Hakam delivering the sermon in a sitting posture. Upon this he said: Look at this wretched person; he delivers the sermon while sitting, whereas Allah said: And when they see merchandise or sport, they break away to it and leave thee standing.
Read More..Abdullah b. Umar and Abu Huraira said that they heard Allah's Messenger ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) say on the planks of his pulpit: People must cease to neglect the Friday prayer or Allah will seal their hearts and then they will be among the negligent.
Read More..Jabir b. Samura reported: I used to pray with the Messenger of Allah ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) and both his prayer and sermon were of moderate length.
Read More..Jabir b. Samura reported: I used to observe prayer with the Messenger of Allah ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) and his prayer was of moderate length and his sermon too was of moderate length.
Read More..Jabir b. Abdullah said: When Allah's Messenger (may peace he upon him) delivered the sermon, his eyes became red, his voice rose, and his anger increased so that he was like one giving a warning against the enemy and saying: The enemy has made a morning attack on you and in the evening too. He would also say: The Last Hour and I have been sent like these two. And he would join his forefinger and middle finger; and would further say: The best of the speech is embodied in the Book of Allah, and the best of the guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad. And the most evil affairs are their innovations; and every innovation is error. He would further say:, I am more dear to a Muslim even than his self; and he who left behind property that is for his family; and he who dies under debt or leaves children (in helplessness), the responsibility (of paying his debt and bringing up his children) lies on me.
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