khutbah
Sign in to saveA khutbah (, khuṭba; , khotbeh; ) serves as the primary formal occasion for public preaching in the Islamic tradition. Someone who gives the khutbah is referred to as a khatib.
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11 sectionsContents
- Origins and definition
- Delivery
- Friday
- Special occasions
- Sovereign's name
- ''Khutbah'' and the Ministries of Islamic Affairs in modern states
- Related concept
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
A khutbah (, khuṭba; , khotbeh; ) serves as the primary formal occasion for public preaching in the Islamic tradition. Someone who gives the khutbah is referred to as a khatib.
Such sermons occur regularly, as prescribed by the teachings of all legal schools. The Islamic tradition can be formally observed at the congregation prayer on Friday. In addition, similar sermons are called for on the two festival days (Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha) and after Solar and Lunar Eclipse prayer, as well as after the Rain prayer.