Riyad as-Salihin, 1153
Samurah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "It suffices to perform Wudu' properly for the Friday prayer; but it is better to take a bath." <b>[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن سمرة، رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
من توضأ يوم الجمعة، فبها ونعمت، ومن اغتسل فالغسل أفضل
((رواه أبو داود، والترمذي وقال حديث حسن)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 163
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.