Sunnah prayers around Jumu‘ah according to the four main madhhabs:

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  • Published On: 5/1/2026
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Hanafi Madhhab Before Jumu‘ah: 4 rak‘ahs Sunnah mu’akkadah (emphasized) After Jumu‘ah: 4 rak‘ahs Sunnah mu’akkadah Then 2 rak‘ahs Sunnah (non-emphasized) Total after: 6 rak‘ahs 👉 This is the most structured view among the schools. Shafi‘i Madhhab Before Jumu‘ah: No fixed Sunnah, but recommended to pray any voluntary prayers (commonly 2 or more) After Jumu‘ah: 2 rak‘ahs Sunnah mu’akkadah It is الأفضل (better) to pray 4 rak‘ahs 👉 Flexibility before, with preference for 2 or 4 after. Maliki Madhhab Before Jumu‘ah: No specific Sunnah assigned Voluntary prayer is allowed but not emphasized as a set practice After Jumu‘ah: No fixed Sunnah in the mosque Recommended to pray 2 rak‘ahs at home 👉 Focus is less on fixed Sunnah numbers and more on general voluntary prayer. Hanbali Madhhab Before Jumu‘ah: No fixed Sunnah Pray voluntary prayers freely before khutbah After Jumu‘ah: 2 rak‘ahs (minimum) Or 4 rak‘ahs (also recommended) 👉 Similar to Shafi‘i, with flexibility.
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