How do Muslims prepare themselves for Friday (Jum'a) prayers and what are the special features of this prayer?

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Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [10] (a) A twofold response is needed here. The first part should give an account of how Muslims prepare for Friday (Jum'a) prayers and the second part should be about the special features of Jum'a prayers.
2. [10] (a) Candidates could say that great reward has been promised for attending Jum'a prayers and worshippers should prepare themselves especially for this prayer by bathing, trimming their nails, wearing fresh and clean clothes, using ittar before arriving at the mosque.
3. [10] (a) The special features of the Jum'a prayers it could be said are: It is prayed at the same time as the zuhr prayer which it replaces. Two fard rak'aat are prayed for Ju'ma instead of the four prayed for zuhr.
4. [10] (a) It is prayed in congregation in a mosque behind an imam.
5. [10] (a) It cannot be prayed individually.
6. [10] (a) The imam delivers a sermon in two parts which is essential to listen to.
7. [10] (a) One sermon is distinguished from the other by a brief sitting by the imam.
8. [10] (a) After the sermon the prayer is led by the imam, only the fard rak'aat are prayed in congregation.
9. [4] (b) A range of responses can be given. It could be said that it increases unity and brotherhood, you get to know your fellow Muslims as you meet them five times a day.
10. [4] (b) Issues facing individuals or the community or even the ummah at large can be discussed. One gets extra reward for praying at the mosque.
11. [4] (b) These are some reasons; candidates could give other benefits and all valid reasons given should be credited.