In Islam, jamaat prayer (congregational prayer) is a highly rewarded act of worship. The minimum requirement for jamaat prayer is two people: one to lead as the imam and another to follow as the muqtadi. This is based on the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who sometimes prayed with just one companion in congregation. While larger gatherings bring more blessings, even two Muslims can form a valid jamaat. The imam must be an adult Muslim with knowledge of Quran recitation, while the follower can be anyone, including children or women (for non-mixed gatherings). Friday prayers (Jumu’ah), however, require a larger congregation as per scholarly consensus. The importance of jamaat prayer is emphasized in many hadiths, with the Prophet (PBUH) stating that congregational prayer is 27 times more rewarding than praying alone.