Makkah LiveAbout the Friday Khutbah at Masjid an-Nabawi
The Friday prayer is a weekly obligation Muslims gather for every week, and it holds a special standing at Masjid an-Nabawi — the mosque built by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) — where hundreds of thousands of worshippers and visitors from around the world attend. The two khutbahs are delivered from the minbar of the Prophet’s Mosque just before the Dhuhr prayer, followed by the two-rakah Jumu’ah prayer led aloud by one of its imams.
This live stream broadcasts directly from inside Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, so you can follow the khutbah and prayer from anywhere in the world.
When is the Friday khutbah broadcast?
The Friday khutbah from Masjid an-Nabawi is broadcast every Friday roughly 20 to 30 minutes before the time of Dhuhr prayer. The adhan time shifts slightly from week to week with the position of the sun, so you can check today’s Dhuhr time for Madinah in the prayer-times strip at the top of this page, with a live countdown to the next adhan.
Imams of Masjid an-Nabawi
A select group of senior scholars and imams rotate the Friday khutbah and prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi, including Sheikh Ali al-Hudhaify, Sheikh Abdul Muhsin al-Qasim, Sheikh Hussain Al ash-Sheikh, Sheikh Abdullah al-Bu’ayjan, Sheikh Ahmad al-Hudhaify, and Sheikh Khalid al-Muhanna, alongside other imams who lead the khutbah and prayer throughout the year.
Friday Prayer Times in Madinah
At the top of this page you’ll find today’s prayer times for Madinah, calculated using the official Umm al-Qura method, with a live countdown to the next adhan. For the full year-round schedule visit the Madinah prayer times page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Friday khutbah start at Masjid an-Nabawi today?
The Friday khutbah at Masjid an-Nabawi begins about 20 to 30 minutes before the time of Dhuhr prayer, shifting by a few minutes from week to week with the adhan time. You can see today’s Dhuhr time for Madinah in the prayer-times strip at the top of this page.
How long is the Friday khutbah at Masjid an-Nabawi?
The two khutbahs at the Prophet’s Mosque typically run between 20 and 30 minutes, followed by the two-rakah Jumu’ah prayer led aloud by the imam.
Who delivers the Friday khutbah at Masjid an-Nabawi?
Senior imams of the Prophet’s Mosque rotate the Friday khutbah and prayer, including Sheikh Ali al-Hudhaify, Sheikh Abdul Muhsin al-Qasim, Sheikh Hussain Al ash-Sheikh, Sheikh Abdullah al-Bu’ayjan, Sheikh Ahmad al-Hudhaify, and Sheikh Khalid al-Muhanna.
Is the Friday khutbah from Masjid an-Nabawi broadcast in HD?
Yes. The live broadcast of the Friday khutbah from Masjid an-Nabawi is available in HD and can be watched on phone, tablet, or desktop without any app.
What should I do if the stream stops before the khutbah?
Use the Stream 2 button under the player to switch to the backup source (Sunnah TV channel), which carries the Friday khutbah from Masjid an-Nabawi live.
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.