The word Sania comes from Arabic thāniya (ثانية) meaning “second.”
The (or the second sermon) is a vital, concluding part of the Friday Jumu'ah prayer service. While the first sermon ( Khutba Oula ) typically focuses on a specific moral or social lesson, the second sermon is shorter, more standardized, and focuses on supplication (Du'a) and praising Allah and His Prophet . The Core Components of Khutba Sania khutba sania juma
The practice of two sermons goes back to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the early caliphs. The word Sania comes from Arabic thāniya (ثانية)
“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.” “All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds
| Feature | Detail | |---------|--------| | | Often starts with Alhamdulillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan fihi | | Content | Brief praise of Allah, blessings on Prophet (ﷺ), then extended dua for Muslims (rulers, oppressed, soldiers, general believers) | | Length | Usually 3–5 minutes (much shorter than first sermon) | | Posture | Performed standing; sometimes the khatib raises hands during dua (varies by madhhab) | | Audience response | Listen silently, say Ameen during dua |
The first sermon enlightens the mind; the second sermon raises the hands of the heart. Together, they make Jumu’ah a complete weekly renewal of knowledge, intention, and supplication.