It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that once Sayyiduna Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, was delivering the Friday sermon. During the sermon, a man came and sat down. Sayyiduna Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, asked him: Why were you late for the prayer? He replied: O Commander of the Faithful! I had returned from the market. As soon as I heard the call to prayer, I performed ablution and came. Sayyiduna Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said: Did you not hear the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, say that when any one of you goes for Friday (prayer), he should perform ghusl (ritual bath)?