It has also been inquired if this prayer should be observed collectively? Some have rightly indicated that the word “collectively” is not found in these verses. This may be true, however we have three indications in 62:9 which all confirm that the salat spoken of must be observed collectively.
Before we look at these, let us fist read 62:9:
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“O you who believe, when
the call for the Salat has been announced on the day of Jummah
(Friday), you shall hasten to the commemoration of God, and drop all
business. This is better for you, if you only knew.” 62:9
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1- The Arabic word “Jummah” literally means congregation. The day of Friday, which was given this name, means the day of congregation..
2- We also read in this verse about a call for the prayer on that day. A public call is naturally addressed to all people. This, together with the first three words in the verse which address "O you who believe", also confirm that the call is for a collective prayer..
3- We also read in 62:10 the following words:
“Once the Salat is completed, intashiru
(spread out) through the land and seek God's bounties, and remember God
frequently, so that you may succeed.” 62:10
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The key word here is "intashiru" which means spread out or disperse.
It
is not possible to spread out if the starting point is each person on
his/her own. The concept of spreading out can only make sense if the
starting point is a group. This again confirms that the salat must be
observed collectively.
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