Is the Friday bath obligatory or recommended?
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Question:
The hadith of Abu HurayrahSahih Muslim 857b Does this negate the hadith: Riyad as-Salihin 1152?
Answer:
This is among the evidence that it is not obligatory; because his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): indicates that the bath is not obligatory, but a confirmed recommended practice.
The hadith of Abu Hurayrah
He who performed ablution well, then came to Friday prayer
من توضأ فأحسن الوضوء ثم أتى الجمعةTaking a bath (before coming to Friday prayers) is obligatory on every adult.
غسل الجمعة واجب على كل محتلمAnswer:
This is among the evidence that it is not obligatory; because his saying (peace and blessings be upon him):
Whoever performs ablution
من توضأ
Source
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