‘Jumma Mubarak’ is a phrase you might hear a lot, especially as Ramadan continues.
Ramadan began yesterday, and is an important time of year for Muslims. It marks the ninth month of the lunar calendar, and commemorates when the Qur’an – the main scripture for Islam – was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
During Ramadan, practising Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset.
Helping others and donating to charity is an important part of Ramadan.
But what does Jumma Mubarak mean, and why is it important?
Here’s what you need to know.
What is Jumma Mubarak?
‘Jumma Mubarak’ means ‘Happy Friday’ or ‘have a blessed Friday’.
In Islam, every Friday is a holy day, and millions of Muslims will meet in mosques and Islamic centres for Friday prayers.
Jumma Mubarak is considered a friendly greeting, and is not something believed to have been said by the prophet Muhammad or written in Islamic law.
Why is it an important part of Ramadan?
According to About Islam, Friday is believed to be the day when the human race was created from Adam.
It was also the day when the Prophet stood at Arafah giving his last sermon, so it is a day deeply connected to him.
About Islam also adds that the Prophet Muhammad said Friday was ‘an Eid (festival) which Allah has ordained for the Muslims’.
So Friday is the Muslim holy day, just as Sunday is for Christians.
Can I wish someone Jumma Mubarak if I’m not Muslim?
You can – and by using the greeting it shows a respect for Muslim beliefs and traditions.
There are other phrases you can use at different times during Ramadan, too.
Jumma Mubarak to all Muslims!
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