Jumu‘atul-Wida

JUMU‘ATUL-WIDA T he last Friday of the month of Ramadan is known as Jumu‘atul-Wida (Farewell Friday). Friday holds special significance in Islam, and the month of Ramadan is itself a month of great importance. Thus, Jumu‘atulWida represents the combined virtues of both Friday and Ramadan. Naturally, this day awakens a deeper spiritual fervour among Muslims, and the day of Jumu‘atul-Wida becomes a day filled with even more mercy and blessings than usual. In the month of Ramadan, the reward for worship is greater than in other months. Similarly, on the day of Friday, the reward for worship is greater than on other days. That is why, when Jumu‘atul-Wida arrives, Muslims perform their worship with more enthusiasm and love— because they believe that on this day, the reward for good deeds will be even greater. On the day of Jumu‘atul-Wida, many more people observe the fast. Even children who are not yet required to fast also choose to keep a fast on this day. People recite