This format traces back to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself. Scholars explain:
The Khateeb regularly recites Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 56, followed by a prayer for the Prophet's family and companions.
"اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ نَحْمَدُهُ وَنَسْتَعِیْنُه وَنَسْتَغْفِرُه وَنَعُوْذُ بِاللّٰهِ مِنْ شُرُوْرِ أَنْفُسِنَا وَمِنْ سَیِّئاٰتِ أَعْمَالِنَا مَن یَّهْدِهِ اللهُ فَلاَ مُضِلَّ لَهُ وَمَنْ یُّضْلِلْهُ فَلاَ هَادِيَ لَهُ، وَاَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَآ اِلٰهَ اِلاَّ اللّٰهُ وَحْدَه لَا شَرِیْكَ لَه، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ سَیِّدَنَا وَمَوْلَانَا مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُه وَرَسُوْلُه..." khutba sania juma
is the second part of the Friday sermon. After completing the first sermon (which usually includes praise of Allah, blessings on the Prophet ﷺ, reminders of taqwa, and a main topic), the Khatib sits down briefly, then stands again to deliver the shorter second sermon.
❌ “The second sermon doesn’t count – only the first one matters.” ✅ Reality: Both sermons together form the khutba . Cutting one short or omitting it invalidates the Friday prayer’s condition. This format traces back to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself
: In many Islamic traditions, delivering two distinct sermons while standing (and sitting briefly between them) is a sunnah or a requirement for the validity of the Jumu'ah service. Standard Components A typical second khutbah includes: Hamd : Praise of Allah. Salawat : Invoking blessings on the Prophet. Taqwa : A reminder to remain conscious of Allah.
Yes. In the Hanafi school, for example, speaking during either the first or second sermon invalidates the reward of Jumu’ah. You must remain silent and listen attentively from the moment the Imam begins the first Alhamdulillah until the end of the second sermon. After completing the first sermon (which usually includes
The Khutba Sania Juma serves several purposes:
Khutba Sania Khutbah al-Thaniyah ) is the second, typically shorter half of the Friday sermon. While the first khutba focuses on a specific educational or spiritual theme, the second khutba is traditionally more formal, focusing on the praise of Allah, blessings upon the Prophet (PBUH), and collective supplication (dua) for the Muslim community. Core Components of Khutba Sania
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin kama sallayta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheema innaka Hamidun Majid. 3. Supplication for the Ummah (Dua)
While the first sermon is often delivered in the local language to ensure the congregation understands the message, the Khutba Sania is almost always recited in Arabic .