Loving And Living The Quran

Today’s reflection is verse 9 from Chapter 62, Sura Juma, when Allah [swt] addresses the believers and says:   O you who believe! when the call is made for prayer on Friday, then hasten to the remembrance of Allah and leave off trading; that is better for you, if you know. [62:9]   4 important points are made in this verse: 1.    When the call for the Friday congregational prayers is made, rush to attend to it  In other words, answer the call and join the congregation as soon as possible. 2.    Leave trading and other worldly distractions at this time Trading and business are particularly mentioned as the time for Juma prayers in right in the middle of the work day and these are also the main distractions for those in the marketplace. Of course, it applies to other distractions as well which stop us from joining the congregation on time 3.    This is better for you 4.    If only you knew Allah is reminding us that human beings are short sighted and are often unaware of the bigger picture or what lies beyond o