The Islamic Mode of Worship — Page 46
Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad 46 by gently saying sub ha nall a h (Holy is Allah); but if the imam does not heed this then it is incumbent on the congregation to continue to follow the imam until the end of the nam a z. FRIDAY CONGREGATION In Islam, Friday is like the day of Sabbath. On this day instead of the usual midday service [ Z uhr ], a two rak ‘ at nam a z is performed in the central mosque of the town or neighbourhood. Local congregations are not held on this occasion and all worshippers are expected to attend the central mosque. Prior to the nam a z an imam delivers a sermon. As there is no form of clergy or priesthood in Islam anyone can be chosen to deliver the sermon and lead the prayer service.