(Allahumma baarik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala aali Muhammadin, kama baarakta 'ala Ibrahima wa 'ala aali Ibrahima, innaka Hamidun Majeed)
In Judaism and Christianity, sermons are typically a single lecture. The two-part structure in Islam distinguishes Friday worship. The pause (Jalsa) separates the advice/exhortation (first sermon) from the ritual supplication (second sermon). khutba sania juma
(Rabbana aatina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-aakhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaaban naar) (Allahumma baarik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala aali Muhammadin,
What is the second sermon? Why is it delivered? And what is its significance? (Then the Imam sits down briefly for the
(Then the Imam sits down briefly for the prayer to begin) “All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Praise that corresponds to His favors and compensates for His increase. O Allah, send Your grace upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, just as You sent Your grace upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. Verily, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Verily, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious. O Allah, forgive the believing men and believing women, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the living among them and the dead. Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.” Why Two Sermons? Historical and Theological Wisdom You might wonder: Why does the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) legislate two sermons instead of one?