the Imam before the prayer and attentively listened to by at least four (or six) persons". Format Khutbah Jum'ah A talk or sermon delivered in mosques before the Friday prayer. The sermon consists of two distinct parts, between which the Khatib (speaker) must sit down for a short time of rest. There should not be an undue interval or irrelevant action intervening between the sermon and the prayer. " It should preferably be in Arabic, especially the Qur'anic passage which has to be recited in the sermon. Otherwise, it should be given in the language understood by the majority of the faithful who are there. In this case, the preacher should first recite in Arabic Qurʾānic verses praising God and Muhammad. " According to the majority of Shiite and Sunni doctrine, the contents must contain the following: " The praise and glorification of Allah Invocation of blessings on Muhammad and his progeny Enjoining the participants Taqwa, admonition and exhortations A short surah from the Quran In addition to the above issues, the following are advised to be addressed in the second sermon: Content that will be useful for all Muslims in this world and in the world thereafter Important events all over the world in favor of or in disfavor of Muslims Issues in the Muslim world Political and economical aspects of society and worldwide Attendants must listen attentively to the sermon and avoid any action that might distract their attentions. The Prophet Muhammad "has forbidden a person with his knees drawn up touching his abdomen while the imam is delivering the Friday sermon." Jumu'ah prayer Juum'ah prayer consists of two rak'ats prayers, as with morning prayer (fajr), offered immediately after Khutbah (the sermon). It is a replacement of Zuhr prayer. According to Shiite doctrine, it is advisable (Sunnat) to recite Surah al-Jum'ah in the first rak'at and Surah al-Munafiqun in the second rak'at, after Surah al-Hamd. Qunut According to Shi'ite doctrine, two qunut (raising one's hands for supplication during salat) is especially recommended during salatul Jum'ah. The first Qunut is offered in the 1st rak’at before ruku’ and the second is offered in the 2nd rak’at after rising from ruku’. See also Jumu'ah Mubarak Church attendance Shabath Islamic calendar References External links Photos: Shia, Sunni Muslims hold joint Friday Prayer in Marneuli, Georgia Practical Rulings of Salat al-Jum'ah Friday (Jum'ah) Prayer Friday observances Islamic calendar Salah Salah terminology Sabbath