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; Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) asked him, "Why are you so late in coming for the prayer?" He replied, "As soon as I heard the call to prayer, I performed ablution and came." Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "Really? 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)?"