Khutbah

[FN#351] Text "KhatÝbah" more usually "Khutbah" = the Friday sermon preached by the KhatÝb: in this the reigning sovereign is prayed for by name and his mention together with the change of coinage is the proof of his lawful rule.

Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

There is a Khutbah speech in which the Imam gives advice to the Muslim community and usually Muslims are encouraged to end any past animosities they may have.

Archive 2009-09-01 photographerno1 2009

There is a Khutbah speech in which the Imam gives advice to the Muslim community and usually Muslims are encouraged to end any past animosities they may have.

Archive 2009-09-01 photographerno1 2009

Weeping Pillar74 — used to recite the Khutbah or Friday sermon.

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah 2003

The curious reader will consult this most accurate of Moslem travellers; and a perusal of the pages will show that anciently the sermon differed considerably from, and was far more ceremonious than, the present Khutbah.

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah 2003

In the beginning the Prophet, whilst preaching the Khutbah or

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah 2003

This is not, strictly speaking, according to Muhammadan law, which declares that the Khutbah can only be said with the permission of the ruler, and as in

The Faith of Islam Edward Sell

In countries not under Turkish rule, the Khutbah, or prayer for the ruler, said on

The Faith of Islam Edward Sell

I was fearful lest my people or my neighbours should hear the Barber's talk, so I kept silence for a long time whilst he finished shaving my head; by which time the hour of prayer was come and the Khutbah, or sermon, was about to follow.

Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

Then an Imam recites the first Khutbah, or sermon "of praise"; and the congregation worships in silence.

Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855