Standardized, brief, and delivered entirely in Arabic. It serves as a concluding blessing and a universal invocation for the Muslim community.

Alhamdu lillahi nahmaduhu wa nasta'eenuhu wa nastaghfiruhu wa nu'minu bihi wa natawakkalu 'alayh. "Praise be to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help, ask for His forgiveness, believe in Him, and rely upon Him."

(Allahumma baarik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala aali Muhammadin, kama baarakta 'ala Ibrahima wa 'ala aali Ibrahima, innaka Hamidun Majeed)

While the first sermon is typically dynamic, adaptive, and educational—focusing on contemporary social issues, moral guidance, and Quranic exegesis—the second sermon fulfills a more formalized, liturgical role.

Many congregants check their phones or whisper during the second sermon, thinking "It's just the short Dua part." This is a grave mistake.

I'll cite the sources I've found: the Banuri.edu.pk page, the Sunni Paigham Nepal page, and others.

: The most distinctive feature of the second khutba is the supplication. The khatib raises his hands and prays for the well-being of the Muslim community in this life and the Hereafter. This practice is based on the Prophetic tradition, where the Prophet would seek forgiveness for the believers every Friday. Some scholars hold that this supplication is a requirement for the validity of the khutba .

Ibadallah! Rahimakumullah. Inna Allaha ya'muru bil-'adli wal-ihsani wa 'itaa'i dhil-qurba wa yanha 'anil-fahshaa'i wal-munkari wal-baghy, ya'idzukum la'allakum tadhakkarun. Udhkurullaha yadhkurkum wad'uhu yastajib lakum, wa ladhikrullahi ta'ala a'la wa awla wa a'azzu wa ajallu wa atammu wa ahammu wa akbar.

Sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his family.

The Imam reaffirms the fundamental creed that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.

: The Imam (Khatib) prays for the well-being, guidance, and forgiveness of the global Muslim community ( Ummah ).

A classic example of a standard khutba sania , as referenced by Islamic educational institutions like Jamia Binoria, begins with a second round of praise, followed by the testimony of faith, sending blessings upon the Prophet, and a Quranic verse commanding believers to do the same. It often concludes with a comprehensive dua for the forgiveness and well-being of all Muslims.

The Khutba Sania is not merely a transition into the prayer; it is a profound ritual designed to ground the believers in the fundamentals of faith before they stand shoulder-to-shoulder in prayer. By emphasizing praise, invoking peace upon the Prophet, and concluding with universal moral commands, the second sermon ensures that every congregant leaves the mosque with a clear blueprint for ethical living in the week ahead.

This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later.

The content of Khutba Sania Juma may vary depending on the Imam or the community. Some common topics include:

: Sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).