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Jumu'ah ( Salat ( Prayer ) that Muslim s hold every Friday , just after Noon . It replaces the Dhuhr prayer performed on other days of the week and is obligatory for all Muslim males who are residing, pubescent, and unexcused. Among what is considered an Islamic excuse is for the person to be sick in a way that going to the mosque is either a serious hardship on him or potentially harmful to other people like a contagious illness. It is an obligation for men to pray the Friday prayer (Jumu'ah) in congregation (jama'ah). It is recommended that Muslim women perform the prayer in congregation, but they have the option of performing the Dhuhr prayer privately or in a mosque; going to the mosque is not obligatory. Anyone who is unable to join a congregation for Jumu'ah is required to make up the prayer with a regular Dhuhr prayer. This prayer is shorter than the Dhuhr prayer to allow for the weaker seniors and juniors to participate, and it is preceded by a Sermon ( Khutba ) delivered in two parts by a speaker ( Khatib ). The sermon, which is a technical replacment of the two reduced Raka'ah s of the ordinary Dhuhr prayer, is followed by a communal prayer, led by the prayer leader ( Imam ). In most cases the khatib also serves as the Imam. The sermons often have a strong practical slant, trying to integrate and apply the Islamic beliefs and historical teachings into the contemporary daily life. In many Islamic societies, Friday prayers have often a significant community or even political role. And it is generally regarded, when maintained properly, as a border-line between all Muslims, redardless of their Sect Type or Madhhab s, and all the other non-Muslims. Many Islamic political movements (e.g. Iranian Revolution ) have taken their origin and impetus from the communal prayers and sermons. In many Islamic countries the role of a Friday preacher is a powerful and coveted one (see e.g. List Of Current Iranian Friday Prayers Imams ). In theocratic countries such as Iran , significant political developments are first announced in Friday sermons. SEE ALSO |
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