Khataba Competition
June 29, 2026 2026-08-16 9:23Khataba Competition
Khataba Competition
Speak with Faith & Purpose
It is the art of delivering a message that moves hearts, shapes minds, and strengthens faith.
From the powerful Friday Khutbah delivered in masjids around the world, to the inspiring speeches of great voices in Islamic history, Khataba has always been a tool of guidance, reflection, and change.
Khataba Competition brings this legacy into the modern world.
What is Khataba Competition?
Khataba Competition is a global Islamic public speaking platform for non-native Arabic-speaking students of all ages. It empowers participants to express their understanding of Islam with confidence, clarity, and sincerity — through Arabic or English speeches. Whether inspired by the Qur’an and Sunnah, Islamic values, personal reflections, or lessons learned in Islamic studies.
participants are invited to deliver a message that is meaningful, authentic, and impactful..
Why “Khataba”?
Because every powerful message deserves a voice.
Just like the Jumu’ah Khutbah gathers hearts every week to reflect and reconnect with Allah, Khataba Competition gives students a platform to:
- Speak with confidence and clarity
- Express their faith in their own voice
- Share knowledge that benefits others
- Inspire positive change through words
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Competition Timeline
Submissions Open
Submit your video anytime during that period
Submission Deadline
Round 1: July 22nd, 2026
Finalists Announced
July 25th – 28th, 2026
Community Voting
Round 2: July 30th – August 7th, 2026
Winner Announcement
August 21st, 2026 ''During K-12 Program Webinar''
How the Competition Works
- Choose Your Topic: Participants select their own topic to express their thoughts freely and confidently.
- Record Your Speech (Round 1): Submit a video (maximum 5 minutes) through your online portal following the guidelines.
- Shortlisting: A judging panel reviews all submissions and selects the top finalists based on quality and impact.
- Final Voting: Finalists are announced and the community votes to select the winner.

Suggested Topics
- The importance of sincere worship and strengthening our relationship with Allah.
- The value of good character (Akhlaq) in Islam.
- Lessons from the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
- A personal lesson from your Islamic Studies journey and its impact on you.
Judging Criteria
Participants will be evaluated on:
- Content & Message
- Clear, authentic, and inspiring Islamic understanding.
- Public Speaking Skills
- Confidence, clarity, pacing, and voice expression.
- Structure & Organization
- Strong introduction, logical flow, and meaningful conclusion.
- Presentation Quality
- Eye contact, body language, and video/audio clarity.
- Overall Impact
- Ability to inspire and connect with the audience sincerely.
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Your Voice Matters
Every great change begins with a message — and every message begins with a voice. This is your moment to speak with faith. To inspire hearts. To carry forward the legacy of Khataba