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Islamic Public Speaking

Master the art of the Khutbah, the Islamic lecture, and community leadership from the pulpit.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was granted Jawami' al-Kalim — the ability to speak concisely yet comprehensively. This course merges the traditional rules (Fiqh) of the Friday Khutbah with modern communication techniques, storytelling, and audience engagement.

Ustadh Khalid Yassine

Instructor

Ustadh Khalid Yassine

Rating

4.8

Duration

8 Weeks

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Effort

2 Sessions/Week · 8 Weeks

Access

Lifetime Access · Mobile & Desktop

Reward

Certificate of Completion from UIA

Course Curriculum

Aspiring Khateebs, Da'ees & Community Leaders
Module 1: The Spiritual Foundation of the Speaker (Week 1)
2 Lessons
Class 1: Ikhlas (Sincerity) and Intention Speaking for the sake of Allah vs. seeking the praise of people.
Class 2: Overcoming the Fear of the Podium Using Tawakkul and psychological techniques to manage public speaking anxiety and build genuine confidence.
Module 2: The Fiqh & Structure of the Khutbah (Week 2)
2 Lessons
Class 3: The Pillars (Arkan) of the Friday Khutbah What is legally required for a Khutbah to be valid: Praising Allah, Salawat, Qur'an recitation, Taqwa advice, and Du'a.
Class 4: The Sunnahs of Delivery Length of the Khutbah, use of the staff (Asa), physical posture, and the etiquette of speaker and congregation.
Module 3: Crafting the Message (Weeks 3–4)
4 Lessons
Class 5: Knowing Your Audience Tailoring the message to the specific demographics, struggles, and needs of your local community.
Class 6: The Anatomy of a Powerful Speech Structuring the hook, the core message, the evidence, and the call to action.
Class 7: The Art of Islamic Storytelling Extracting modern, relatable lessons from the Seerah and stories of the Companions.
Class 8: Working with Evidences How to correctly quote, translate, and explain Qur'an and Hadith without overwhelming the listener.
Module 4: Vocal & Physical Delivery (Weeks 5–6)
4 Lessons
Class 9: Voice Modulation Mastering pacing, pausing, pitch, and volume to emphasize key points.
Class 10: Body Language & Eye Contact Using hand gestures naturally and commanding the room without appearing aggressive.
Class 11: Emotional Intelligence on the Minbar Balancing Targheeb (encouragement/hope) and Tarheeb (warning/fear) effectively.
Class 12: Live Drills Students deliver 3-minute impromptu speeches on given Islamic topics with real-time instructor feedback.
Module 5: Navigating Modern Challenges (Week 7)
2 Lessons
Class 13: Addressing Contemporary Issues How to tackle sensitive, political, or social issues from the pulpit with wisdom (Hikmah) and without causing division.
Class 14: The "Actionable" Khutbah Ensuring every speech leaves the congregation with a clear, practical step to implement in their daily lives.
Module 6: Final Presentations (Week 8)
2 Lessons
Class 15: Final Practicum (Part 1) Students deliver their fully prepared Khutbah or Islamic lecture.
Class 16: Final Practicum (Part 2) Continued presentations, comprehensive feedback, and course graduation.

Assessment & Certification

Weekly short-speech drills, peer evaluations, and a final 15-minute recorded or live Khutbah/Lecture presentation.

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Ustadh Khalid Yassine

Ustadh Khalid Yassine

Communications Coach | Khutbah & Da'wah Specialist

Ustadh Khalid Yassine is a renowned speaker and communications coach who has trained over 500 imams and community leaders across Europe and North America. His dynamic approach combines Prophetic oratory traditions with modern neuroscience of communication, helping students overcome fear of the podium and deliver messages that resonate deeply.

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Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Fulfill all the jurisprudential requirements (Arkan and Wajibat) of the Jumu'ah (Friday) Khutbah accurately.
  • Outline and write a logically structured speech with a captivating introduction, evidence-based body, and an inspiring, actionable conclusion.
  • Utilize proven vocal modulation and body language techniques to speak clearly, confidently, and persuasively in front of a live audience.
  • Effectively contextualize classical Qur'anic verses, Hadith, and Seerah into practical advice relevant to modern societal challenges.
  • Read audience engagement in real-time and make on-the-fly adjustments to pacing and tone while developing a personal, authentic speaking style.