Nasai

1404. Commentary:

➊ “Just as he has been commanded” means that whether it is ablution (wudu) or ritual bath (ghusl), in both cases, only the one who performs it according to the prescribed Sunnah method will attain the mentioned virtue.

➋ The above-mentioned virtue is due to all those actions that are mentioned in the hadith. Since remaining silent is also included among them, the virtue can also be attributed to it.

Hadith Commentary:
Among the etiquettes of Jumu'ah (Friday prayer) is that the one who comes should sit wherever he finds a place, with utmost respect and composure.
He should not step over anyone’s neck to move forward, because this is religiously prohibited and blameworthy.
From this, it is also clear that in Islamic law, causing harm to anyone—even if that harm occurs in the name of worship, such as prayer—is a sin in the sight of Allah.
Further details on this subject will be mentioned in the next hadith.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
Imam Bukhari rahimahullah is explaining the etiquettes of the Friday sermon (khutbah), stating that upon entering the mosque, one should not separate two people from each other.
There are two meanings to this:
٭ Sitting between two people.
٭ Causing discord between two people.
Shah Waliullah Muhaddith Dehlawi rahimahullah has mentioned a third meaning: that one should not step over people’s necks.
Whether those two people are brothers or friends, because in this way, it will cause them discomfort and anxiety.
This manner is disliked by Allah, the Exalted.
(2)
Hafiz Ibn Hajar rahimahullah has written that there are numerous hadiths regarding the severity of stepping over people’s necks, but they are not free from weakness in their chains of narration.
Among the strong narrations on this subject are the following:
٭ During the sermon, a man came stepping over people’s necks, so the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said:
“Sit down, for you have caused harm to others.”
(Sunan Abi Dawud, Salah, Hadith: 1118)
٭ “Whoever steps over people’s necks on the day of Jumu‘ah, for him there will be only the noon prayer (he will be deprived of the reward of Jumu‘ah).”
(Sunan Abi Dawud, Taharah, Hadith: 347)
Zayn ibn Munir states that there are several reprehensible aspects to stepping over people’s necks, such as lifting one’s feet up to people’s heads and shoulders, which is extremely rude.
Sometimes, others’ clothes and so on may also get soiled, especially if there is something on his feet.
(Fath al-Bari: 2/505) (3)
The following situations are exempted from this ruling:
٭ If the preacher (khatib) cannot find a way to reach the pulpit (minbar), then this act is not disliked for him, because reaching the pulpit is his necessity.
٭ If there is space available in the front row, but it is impossible to reach it without stepping over people’s necks, then there is no alternative but to step over people’s necks to reach the empty space in the front rows.
(al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah: 3/231) (4)
The prohibition of these actions is because they cause harm to others, which is legally forbidden, and also because Jumu‘ah is an occasion of gathering, so causing division is inappropriate and contrary to its purpose.
And Allah knows best.

Hadith Commentary:
It is understood that the day of Jumu'ah is a day for a true Muslim to attain complete purity of every kind, both outward and inward.

Hadith Commentary:
From this hadith, it is understood that on the day of Jumu‘ah, one should remove the dishevelment of the hair and use oil, etc., and also apply perfume, etc.
In one narration, it is stated that perfume must be used, even if it is only that of one’s wife.
In another narration, it is mentioned that one should wear good clothing.
By taking care of cleanliness and purification (taharah) for Jumu‘ah, the minor sins (saghirah) committed since the previous Jumu‘ah are forgiven.
In one narration, an additional three days are also mentioned, but for the forgiveness of minor sins, it is necessary to avoid major sins (kabirah), as clarified in the narration of Sunan Ibn Majah.
If there are no major sins, then it is hoped that the minor sins will be forgiven.
In short, for the forgiveness of sins, the following actions must be fulfilled:
➊ Performing ritual bath (ghusl)
➋ Applying oil to the hair
➌ Using perfume
➍ Wearing good clothing
➎ Walking to the mosque with calmness and dignity
➏ Not stepping over people’s necks upon reaching the mosque
➐ Not squeezing in between two people
➑ Performing supererogatory (nafl) prayers as able
➒ Sitting silently and listening to the sermon
➓ Avoiding idle talk.
(Fath al-Bari: 2/479)
And Allah knows best.