The Ruling on saying Jummah Mubarak

This is a reply from Mufti AbdurRahman ibn Yusuf

Assalamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu

These are some of the answers I have provided in the past on this:

It depends. I think if it is said once in a while then it is ok just like any any other dua since saying jumu'a mubarak is like saying "may Allah bless your jumu'a." However, considering it especially significant to say each week on that day is problematic.

It depends on why it is said. Those who are sending it should give another comprehensive duas instead that they understand the meaning off. It seems like these texts are sent without much thought but just as a forward much of the time. Why not give a du'a that every day is blessed?

Wassalam Imam Abdur-Rahman Masjid-e Quba Stamford Hill, London www.masjidequba.org.uk

W-Salam,

Attributing something to Nabi which he did not utter is a major sin. In fact, some scholars mention that it could lead to kufr. In a Mutawatir Hadith mentioned in most books of Hadith, Nabi (Sallaho Alaihe Wassallam) said,

"Whoever intentionally fabricates things from me, he should prepare his abode in the fire."

Likewise, Imam Muslim has narrated many similar Ahadith in his Introduction.

Hereunder follows the responses to your queries:
 

1. After discussing with many senior Ulama, the conclusion reached is that it will be permissible to say Jummu'ah Mubarak on condition it is not regarded as compulsory or even Sunnah and the person who does not say it is not looked down upon.
2. Islamic information can and should be spread via SMS and emails on any day of the week.
3. It should be confirmed that the information is authentic. This could be done by taking the information from authentic books, like Muntakhab Ahadith, or by confirming from Ulama. Merely hearing a Hadith in a bayan or taking from any book is not sufficient. Ulama should be consulted on which are reliable books, and which narrations mentioned in bayaans are authentic. Likewise, no mock should be made of any issue of the unseen. In 'friendly' SMS's it is better not to use the name of Allah, as we have seen many instances where critical statements were said.
4. If the information is authentic, it could be passed on. If it is a joke which discusses any issue of the unseen, or the information is not authentic, or the person does not know and cannot verify from a reliable scholar, then it should be deleted.  

And Allah Ta'ala knows best.

Shaykh (Mufti) Ismail Moosa
Darul-uloom Miftahul-Khair
Benoni (SA)

Jazakallah for the update. I guess people havnt bothered trying after somany attempts. May be thats why people like myself started searching valid Islamic forums for help. and eventually ended up posting our own understanding and knowledge for others to learn from.

In a way, I must say ALHUMDULILLAH.

Its ok for those who are learned or have even spent time at an Islamic school of somesort.

I need to rephrase my comment.

I eventually ended up posting on my blog from other qualified scholars for others to then learn from too. I then moved onto the forums with the help of sister ummi taalib, May Allah reward her immensely.

Asslamo Allaikum,

Insha'Allah a new site is being launched soon under the guidence and Mushwura of Shaykh (Mufti) Ebraheem Desai (HA) in several different languages.

Make dua and we shold be live a few weeks after Ramadhan, Insha'Allah.

Jazakullah Khairun