´It was narrated that ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah said:` “Dahhak bin Qais wrote to Nu’man bin Bashir, saying: ‘Tell us what the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite on Friday along with Surah Al-Jumu’ah.’ He said: ‘He used to recite: “Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming (i.e., the Day of Resurrection)?’” [Al-Ghashiyah (88)]
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Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Benefits and Issues:
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In this, the recitation of Surah Al-Ghashiyah in the Friday prayer is mentioned.
Whereas in the previous hadith, Surah Al-Jumu‘ah and Surah Al-Munafiqun are mentioned.
From this, it is understood that there is flexibility in the choice of surahs to be recited.
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It is permissible to ask and answer questions regarding religious matters in written form.
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Written transmission is just as reliable as directly heard hadith, provided there is certainty that the writing is indeed from the stated individual.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 1119