May Allah grant us the ability to attend Jumu’ah with presence of heart, listen to both sermons with reverence, and benefit from the barakah of the second sermon. Ameen. Written for educational and spiritual benefit. And Allah knows best.
The first sermon ( khutba ula ) is typically longer, focusing on Quranic recitation, praise of Allah ( hamd ), blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ ( salat ‘ala an-Nabi ), exhortation to piety ( taqwa ), and addressing current religious and social matters. khutba sania juma
: الحمد لله حمداً كثيراً طيباً مباركاً فيه، كما يحب ربنا ويرضى. أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، وأشهد أن محمداً عبده ورسوله. اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد، كما صليت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم، وبارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد، كما باركت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم، في العالمين إنك حميد مجيد. May Allah grant us the ability to attend
: All praise is due to Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, as our Lord loves and is pleased with. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent prayers upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, and bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, in all worlds. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious. And Allah knows best
أما بعد: يا أيها الذين آمنوا اتقوا الله حق تقاته ولا تموتن إلا وأنتم مسلمون.
1. Introduction: The Structure of Jumu’ah Prayer In Islamic practice, the Friday (Jumu’ah) prayer holds a uniquely elevated status. It is not merely a Dhuhr prayer offered in congregation; it is a distinct act of worship that includes two sermons ( khutbatayn ) delivered by the khatib (preacher) before the two rak‘ats of prayer. These two sermons are separated by a brief sitting.