Hadith on Changing Place Between Fardh and Nafl Salah
Narrated by Mu'awiyah (رضي الله عنه):"When you finish the Jumu'ah prayer, do not immediately connect it with another prayer until you speak or leave the place.
For indeed, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded us not to join one prayer with another until we either speak or change our place."
(Reported by Muslim: 883 – "Chapter on Praying After Jumu'ah")
Key Lessons from the Hadith
➊ The Meaning of "Jumu'ah"
- Jumu'ah means "gathering," as Muslims come together for this special prayer.
- It is an obligatory (Fardh) prayer for men.
➋ It Is Permissible to Engage in Dhikr or a Brief Talk After Fardh Before Nafl
- One should not immediately pray Nafl after Fardh Salah without a small pause.
- Reciting Adhkar (remembrances) or making beneficial conversation is allowed before beginning the Nafl prayer.
- This does not mean engaging in unnecessary worldly talk.
➌ Changing Place for Nafl Salah After Fardh Is Recommended
- The phrase "حَتَّى نَتَكَلَّمَ أَوْ نَخْرُجَ"means:
- "Until we speak" → This does not refer to idle talk, but beneficial words or Adhkar.
- "Until we leave" → This means changing one's place for Nafl Salah.
- Changing the place or pausing briefly differentiates Fardh from Nafl prayer.
- It is not obligatory but Sunnah (recommended).
Conclusion: Is It Necessary to Change Place After Fardh Salah?
It is Sunnah to change place or pause briefly before offering Nafl Salah.Reciting Adhkar or making a brief beneficial statement is also sufficient.
This practice helps differentiate between Fardh and Nafl prayers.
[This content is derived from the book Diya-ul-Islam Fi Sharh al-Ilmam Bi Ahadith al-Ahkam by Sheikh Taqi al-Din Abi al-Fath, translated by Maulana Mahmood Ahmad Ghaznfar.]