khutbah
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A religious speech given by the imam during Friday prayers
- noun
- /kʊtˈbɑː/
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khutba
- The biggest problem in Dutch mosques, incidentally, is that few of them hold a khutbah in Dutch (or at least with Dutch translation), which leads to segregation and leaves Dutch converts without an adopted ethnic community, mosque-less.
Examples
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The imam delivered a powerful khutbah that inspired the congregation during Friday prayers.
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During the khutbah, he emphasized the importance of community and compassion in Islam.
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Every Friday, the mosque hosts a khutbah followed by prayers to engage the worshippers.
Synonyms
khutba
vskhutbah
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9.9
A religious talk given by a Muslim leader at the mosque during Friday prayer
is a formal sermon given specifically during the Friday congregational service
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Khutbah comes from the Arabic word khataba, which means 'to speak' or 'to give a speech'. That's why a khutbah is the formal sermon or public talk given during Friday prayers.