Obey Allah's Commands

Every Friday Muslims are obligated to attend congregational prayer in the mosque and listen to a sermon given by an Imam or religious leader. After this sermon is finished, it is customary for the Imam or religious leader to recite verses from the Holy Qur’an. This hadith tells us that after reciting Sura al Juma’a which is usually read during this time of prayer, Prophet Muhammad would then recite another verse from chapter 88 of the Qur’an which reads “Had not there come unto you your Lord's command?” This verse serves as a reminder for us that Allah has sent down His commands and laws for us to follow in our lives so that we may be successful both in this world and in the hereafter. It also serves as an encouragement for us to strive hard towards fulfilling these commands so that we can attain success both here and hereafter.