The Friday prayer, known as “Jumu’ah,” is a special congregational prayer for Muslims. Here’s how one should perform it:

1. **Preparation:**
– **Ghusl (Purification):** It is recommended to perform a full ritual washing before attending.
– **Dress Well:** Wear clean and good clothes.
– **Arrive Early:** Go to the mosque early to secure a good place.

2. **Two Rak’ahs:**
– The Friday prayer consists of two units (rak’ahs).
– Attend in congregation if possible.

3. **Khutbah (Sermon):**
– Listen attentively to the two-part sermon delivered by the imam before the prayer. The first part usually covers general advice, while the second part may focus on specific community issues or religious topics.

4. **Performing the Prayer:**
– After the khutbah, the imam leads the congregation in the two rak’ahs of the Friday prayer.
– The prayer is similar to the regular two rak’ah prayer, including recitations like Surah Al-Fatiha and another surah in each rak’ah.

5. **Post-Prayer:**
– After the prayer, it’s encouraged to make supplications and engage in additional voluntary prayers, if desired.

6. **Attending in congregation:**
– It is considered highly beneficial to attend the prayer at the mosque in a congregation.

This prayer holds significant importance in the Islamic faith, and participating in it is obligatory for adult males, while it is recommended for females.