Makkah LiveAbout the Friday Khutbah at Masjid al-Aqsa
The Friday khutbah at Masjid al-Aqsa holds an enormous place in the hearts of Muslims east and west — delivered from the minbar of the first qibla and the third holiest mosque in Islam, in the mosque whose surroundings Allah has blessed and to which He took His servant by night. Hundreds of thousands of worshippers attend the Jumu’ah prayer at Masjid al-Aqsa under normal circumstances, with numbers peaking in the holy month of Ramadan.
This stream broadcasts directly from inside the Noble Sanctuary, so you can follow the khutbah and prayer from anywhere in the world and stay connected in heart to Masjid al-Aqsa even if your feet have not yet reached it.
When is the Friday khutbah broadcast?
The Friday khutbah from Masjid al-Aqsa is broadcast every Friday just before the Dhuhr prayer in Jerusalem time (Asia/Jerusalem). The khateeb begins the two khutbahs roughly 20 to 30 minutes before the adhan, then the two-rakah Jumu’ah prayer is performed aloud. The adhan time shifts slightly from week to week with the position of the sun and the seasons of the year.
The Minbar of Masjid al-Aqsa
Masjid al-Aqsa has a long history of Friday khutbahs going back to the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, with a select group of distinguished scholars ascending its minbar over the centuries. Among the most famous is the minbar of Nur ad-Din Zengi, commissioned by him in preparation for the Jumu’ah khutbah after the liberation of Jerusalem and installed by Salah ad-Din al-Ayyubi after the liberation of Bayt al-Maqdis in 583 AH / 1187 CE. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem oversees the affairs of Masjid al-Aqsa and its khutbah today.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Friday khutbah and prayer held at Masjid al-Aqsa?
The Friday prayer is held at Masjid al-Aqsa at midday Jerusalem time, with the two khutbahs preceding the Dhuhr prayer by about 20 to 30 minutes. The adhan time shifts from week to week with the position of the sun.
Who delivers the Friday khutbah at Masjid al-Aqsa?
A select group of Jerusalem scholars and sheikhs rotate the Friday khutbah and prayer at Masjid al-Aqsa. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem oversees the affairs of Masjid al-Aqsa.
Is the Friday khutbah from Masjid al-Aqsa broadcast in HD?
Yes. The live broadcast of the Friday khutbah from Masjid al-Aqsa is available in high quality and can be watched on phone, tablet, or desktop directly in the browser without any app.
What is the status of the Friday prayer at Masjid al-Aqsa?
The Friday prayer at Masjid al-Aqsa carries great reward — one prayer in Masjid al-Aqsa is reported to equal five hundred prayers in any other mosque except Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi. It is one of the three mosques to which a journey is undertaken.
What should I do if the stream stops before the khutbah?
Use the alternate stream buttons under the player to switch to backup sources if the primary feed goes down.
Can I watch the Friday khutbah on my phone?
Yes. The page is optimized for smartphones and tablets, and the live stream plays directly in your browser without needing any app.