What are the Fara'idh and Sunna requirements of the Jumu 'a sermon? Can a woman lead in Jumu'a? Can the sermon be delivered in a language other than Arabic? Can Jumu'a be held before noon? Is the first call [adhan] for Jumu'a a bid'a? Questions such as these have often been the cause of much controversy and confusion within the Muslim community. This book addresses these issues in a simple and concise format which is both easy to understand and thoroughly referenced so as to provide a comprehensive picture in light of the Qur'an and Sunna. Inlayed with fine points and rational explanations, The Essentials of Jumu'a offers insight into this holiest of days and eliminates many of the misunderstandings regarding various Jumu'a-related issues. It lays out the conditions for establishing Jumu'a, the effects and consequences of missing Jumu'a, the special time of Jumu'a when Allah guarantees acceptance of all du'ós [supplications], the history and etymology of Jumu'a, and many other relevant and interesting facts. The author covers a wide array of topics within this book, making it useful for the imam and the congregation. The Essentials of Jumu'a is a complete handbook necessary for any Muslim who wishes to understand the place of Jumu'a within Islam.