The Proof of Islam, Imam Ghazali writes:
In the first century, pathways were crowded with worshippers on their way to the Jamia masjid, right from the time of zuhar and after fajar. With lamps and lanterns in their hands, every Jumu‘ah was like Eid. This practice of embarking for Jumu‘ah salah early eventually came to a halt. It was then said that Islam’s first innovation was the abandoning of heading to the Jamia masjid early.
Regretfully, Muslims do not feel ashamed that Jews go towards their places of worship in the early morning on Saturday and Sunday. Seekers of worldly wealth also go to marketplaces in the early morning to earn money. So why do seekers of the Hereafter not compete with such people?!