Brothers and sisters, gimme five and let's talk about our favorite day of the week, Jumat! Yes, you heard it right, Jumat is not just any ordinary day, it's the "Rajanya Hari" for us Muslims. It's the day when a lot of significant events in Islam took place. So, let's dive into the historical background of this awesome day!

Before Islam came into the picture, the days of the week had different names in the Arab Jahiliyah era. Saturday was called Syiyar, Sunday was Awwal, Monday was Ahwan, Tuesday was Jubar, Wednesday was Dubar, Thursday was Mu'nis, and Friday was 'Arubah. But when Islam came, everything changed, including the name of 'Arubah which was replaced with Jumat.

Now, you might be wondering who came up with the name Jumat, right? Well, according to Ustadz Halimi Zuhdy, one of the opinions suggests that Ka'ab bin Lu'ai was the first person to name it Jumat. He believed that Jumat is not just a name, it signifies unity among the ummah, strengthening our vision and mission. That's why when the khutbah is being delivered, we're not supposed to talk, it's all about focusing on our faith and increasing our taqwa.

Did you know that Jumat is considered the best day in the sight of Allah? Yep, that's true! It is mentioned in a hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah. This uniqueness of Jumat caused a dispute between the Jews and Christians in terms of worship. The Jews chose Saturday, while the Christians chose Sunday. But we, as Muslims, believe that Jumat is the chosen day by Allah to be exalted.

Moreover, there's a special time during Jumat where if you pray to Allah, your prayers will be answered. It's at the end of the three prayer timings on that day. So, make sure to seize that moment and pour your heart out in prayer!

In conclusion, Jumat is more than just a day on the calendar. It's a day of unity, spiritual growth, and blessings. So, let's make the most out of this special day and strive to increase our taqwa. Happy Jumat, agan and sista! May Allah bless you all!