Makkah LiveAbout the Friday Khutbah at Masjid al-Haram
The Friday prayer is a weekly obligation Muslims gather for every week, and it holds a special standing at Masjid al-Haram, where hundreds of thousands of worshippers and pilgrims from around the world attend. The two khutbahs are delivered from the minbar of the Grand Mosque just before the Dhuhr prayer, followed by the two-rakah Jumu’ah prayer led aloud by one of the imams of the Haram.
This live stream broadcasts directly from inside Masjid al-Haram facing the Holy Kaaba, so you can follow the khutbah and prayer from anywhere in the world as if you were standing in the rows.
When is the Friday khutbah broadcast?
The Friday khutbah from Masjid al-Haram 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 Makkah in the prayer-times strip at the top of this page, with a live countdown to the next adhan.
Imams of Masjid al-Haram
A select group of senior scholars and imams rotate the Friday khutbah and prayer at Masjid al-Haram, including Sheikh Abdul Rahman as-Sudais, Sheikh Maher al-Muaiqly, Sheikh Saud ash-Shuraim, Sheikh Saleh Al Talib, Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi, Sheikh Bandar Balila, and Sheikh Yasser ad-Dosari, alongside other imams who lead the khutbah and prayer throughout the year.
Friday Prayer Times in Makkah
At the top of this page you’ll find today’s prayer times for Makkah, calculated using the official Umm al-Qura method, with a live countdown to the next adhan. For the full year-round schedule visit the Makkah prayer times page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Friday khutbah start at Masjid al-Haram today?
The Friday khutbah at Masjid al-Haram begins about 20 to 30 minutes before the time of Dhuhr prayer, and shifts by a few minutes from week to week with the adhan time. You can see today’s Dhuhr time for Makkah in the prayer-times strip at the top of this page.
How long is the Friday khutbah at Masjid al-Haram?
The two khutbahs at the Grand Mosque typically run between 20 and 30 minutes, followed by the two-rakah Jumu’ah prayer led aloud by the imam of the Haram.
Who delivers the Friday khutbah at Masjid al-Haram?
Senior imams of Masjid al-Haram rotate the Friday khutbah and prayer, including Sheikh Abdul Rahman as-Sudais, Sheikh Maher al-Muaiqly, Sheikh Saleh Al Talib, Sheikh Saud ash-Shuraim, Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi, Sheikh Yasser ad-Dosari, and Sheikh Bandar Balila.
Is the Friday khutbah broadcast in HD?
Yes. The live broadcast of the Friday khutbah 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 or Stream 3 buttons under the player to switch to backup sources (Quran TV channel and the Holy Kaaba) — they all carry the Friday khutbah from Masjid al-Haram 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.