The jum’a khutba is one of the most important instruments of education in the Muslim community, and it is not something to be taken lightly. The word khutba is from the same word as a proposal for marriage, so it is not something we should take lightly. As the American Muslim community grows, it no longer has enough qualified khatibs. Join Sh. Suhaib Webb for a brief, but informative workshop that will teach you the basics you need to know to deliver a khutba or even a halaqa.
Topics Covered:
1 What is the Khutba
2 Its history and importance
3 The outer components of a khutbah
4 The inner components (the heart and the intention) behind a khutba
5 Resources in English khatibs can use
6 Modeling how to prepare and practice a khutba
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