Hazrat Salamah bint Af’a says that I was with some women in the company of Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), and she was saying that the day of Friday is like the day of Arafah; in it, there is an hour during which the doors of mercy are opened. We asked,“Which hour is that?”She replied,“When the muezzin gives the call to prayer (adhan).”

Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) says that the day of Friday is like the day of Arafah; in it, there is an hour during which the doors of mercy are opened. In it, there is an hour such that whatever a servant asks from Allah Almighty, it is granted to him. Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) was asked which hour that is. She replied: When the muezzin gives the call to the Fajr prayer.

Hazrat Tawus says that the hour of acceptance on Friday is the time after Asr.

Hasan narrates that we were listening to the sermon of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when a man came, stepping over people's necks, and sat near the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) finished the prayer, he said to him, "Why did you not offer the Friday prayer?" He replied, "Did you not see me?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "I saw you; first you were late, and then you caused discomfort to the people."

Hazrat Mukhaymirah says that the example of the person who, on the day of Jumu'ah, comes stepping over people's necks during the Imam's sermon is like that of a person who is placing one foot in the fire and lifting the other.

Hazrat Saeed bin Musayyib says that for me, offering prayer at the place of Harrah is more beloved than stepping over people's necks.

Hazrat Ubaid bin Hasan narrates that I saw Hazrat Urwah bin Mughira come for Jumu'ah; when he reached the rows, he stood there and did not step over people's necks.

Muhammad says that people say that Muhammad jumps over people's necks on Friday. However, I do not jump over necks; rather, when people see me, they themselves make space for me.

Hazrat Abu Qais narrates that Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) entered the mosque on Friday. He was wearing beautiful white clothes. He saw an open spot, sat there, and did not step over people's necks.

Hasan says that if there is space in the front rows, then there is no harm in stepping over necks.