On the Day of Congregation and Surah Jum'mah

[Shahmatt]

Greetings to all.

With regards to the reference to a "day of congregation" in 62:9 - Surah Jum'mah.

I wonder if anyone can explain to me why this day refers to "Friday" as is common practice today. Is there any other reference within the Quran on the "day of congregation"?

Also Surah Jum'mah does not refer to a time of prayer. Does this mean that the congregational prayer may be held as a replacement to any of the five prayers, instead of just the noonday prayer?

Apologies if this question has been asked before. Thanks very much in advance for your opinions.

[Truth Seeker]

Salaam Shahmatt,

Please see a response to a slightly related question.

http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=199

To me the current practice is not in conflict with the Quran's guidance. With timings, I would think it would be a day time prayer because the Quran does ask for people to leave their business in order to attend.

Today's current practice seems to fulfil the requirement so I would question why do we need to change it.

Thanks

[Shahmatt]

Thanks very much for the link.

Do we also know if there is any support in the Quran for the present 7 day week format?