This page contains all verses of surah Al-Jumu'a in addition to Interpretation of all verses by Arberry (A. J. Arberry). In the first part you can read surah الجمعة ordered in pages exactly as it is present in the Quran. To read an interpretation of a verse click on its number.
O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu\'ah [Friday], then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew.
English Transliteration
Ya ayyuha allatheena amanoo itha noodiya lilssalati min yawmi aljumuAAati faisAAaw ilathikri Allahi watharoo albayAAa thalikum khayrun lakum in kuntum taAAlamoona
O believers, when proclamation is made for prayer on the Day of Congregation, hasten to God's remembrance and leave trafficking aside; that is better for you, did you but know.
But when they saw a transaction or a diversion, [O Muhammad], they rushed to it and left you standing. Say, "What is with Allah is better than diversion and than a transaction, and Allah is the best of providers."
English Transliteration
Waitha raaw tijaratan aw lahwan infaddoo ilayha watarakooka qaiman qul ma AAinda Allahi khayrun mina allahwi wamina alttijarati waAllahu khayru alrraziqeena
But when they see merchandise or diversion they scatter off to it, and they leave thee standing. Say: 'What is with God is better than diversion and merchandise. God is the best of providers.'