Riyad as-Salihin, 1152
Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Taking a bath (before coming to Friday prayers) is obligatory on every adult." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي سعيد الخدري، رضي الله عنه، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، قال:
غسل الجمعة واجب على كل محتلم
((متفق عليه)) .
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 162
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Taking a bath on Friday for the Friday prayer is due upon those who are obligated to attend the prayer.<br>
2) The Prophet’s instruction to take a bath on Friday shows how the Shariah cares for purification and cleanliness, especially when people gather in large numbers.<br>
3) He who fails to take a bath on Friday has neglected something due on him, but his prayer is valid. The bath is not a requirement for the validity of prayer; rather, it is due upon those going to attend it.