Khutbah

[ khoot-buh ]

noun

, Islam.

1. a sermon preached by an imam in a mosque at the time of the Friday noon prayer.

khutbah

/ ˈkʊtˌbɑː /

noun

1. Islam a Muslim sermon that is delivered on a Friday

Word History and Origins

Origin of Khutbah¹

First recorded in 1790–1800, Khutbah is from the Arabic word khuṭbah

Word History and Origins

Origin of Khutbah¹

C21: from Arabic khataba to preach

Example Sentences

Khutbah, kut′ba, n. a Mohammedan prayer and sermon delivered in the mosques on Fridays.

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