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FRIDAY KHUTBA

THE AWAKENING CONVENTION

Friday Khutbah

Friday Khutbah

Friday Khutbah

Friday Khutbah

Al-Hawd (Reservior) & the Fitnah of the Grave

Friday Prayer Khutbah

Seeing Allah on the Last Day & the Scale

The Fitnah of the Creation of the Quran

Following Hawa & Belief in Qadar (Destiny)

Exp. of the Foundations of the Sunnah (3) Innovations, debates, & adhering to the Sunnah

Friday Khutbah

Following the Sahabah, Bid’ah, leaving disputations

Explanation of the Foundations of the Sunnah of Imam Ahmad (1) Intro & following the Sahabah

Friday Khutbah

Chapter 52 & Conclusion

Chapters 50 & 51

Friday Khutbah

Chapter 50

Friday Khutbah

Special Talk

Imam al-Shafi’i الشافعي

Imam al-Shafi’i الشافعي

Al-Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad (107-187 H)

Special Halaqah

Al-A’raf V. 191

Sahih Bukhari

Al-An’am V 42-44

Sahih Bukhari & Muslim

Verse 103 Love & Unity

Sahih Muslim

Verse 153

Al-Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad (107-187 H)

Ramadan is almost over. Will it be accepted from us?

Believing the best about Allah and expecting the best from Him is a great act of worship that erases all our fears and sorrows. It can change our whole life.

Shaban determines what Ramadan will look like. Listen to what the Prophet, salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam, used to do in Shaban and how it is the rehearsal for Ramadan.

Are you excited about Ramadan? Listen to this khutbah to get excited about all the great things Allah is sending our way.

Why do we fast? Is there wisdom behind Ramadan. This lectures details (8) lessons and benefits from the fast of Ramadan.

What are the virtues of the month of Rajab? And how can we use it to get ready for Ramadan? Rajab is the month where we plant the seeds for blossoming of good deeds in Ramadan.

The benefits, harms, etiquette, and responsibilities of social media.

In this Installment, we talk about Heaven and Hell, seeing Allah in Heaven, and Takfeer of Muslims.

Last episode in the series: the virtue of the companions & the final advice from Imam al-Muzani.

An explanation of the proper way to understand the attributes of Allah. We then discuss death, the grave, the Day of Judgment, and the questioning on the Day of Judgment.

How did Allah create Adam? What is the definition of Iman? What does it mean that the Quran is the Word of Allah?

Continuation of the explanation of Sharh Assunnah by al-Imam al-Muzani. The lecture covers the ascendancy of Allah, the sound belief about predestination, and belief in angels.

Explanation of the aqidah book by al-Imam al-Muzani (d. 264 H), the student of Imam al-Shafi’i. In this lecture, we are introduced to the author and the reasons why he wrote this book. We also explore the importance of aqidah in Islam and the best way to study and understand it.

It’s one of the main obstacles that stands between us and our dreams, between us and Allah. Learn how dangerous this obstacle can be for our life and iman. This khutbah outlines some practical steps you can to overcome laziness and embark on a goal-driven life.

On the virtue of helping others in Islam and how it can take us to Heaven.

The life story of Salman al-Farisi, may Allah be pleased with him, and his extraordinary journey to Islam.

A khutbah on the state of our mosques and the need for more etiquette and manners in them.

What is the Islamic guidance on raising righteous and happy children? How do we instill in them the right values that will stay with them for the rest of their lives? This lecture shares with you practical do’s and don’ts to helps us become better parents. This is the last part of the Muslim Family ... Read more

14 tips and strategies on how to improve family life and solve its problems.

The second lecture in this series explores the ways we can improve our family life and bring more happiness to us and those around us. The lecture introduces 12 points to help us achieve these goals.

In the first installment of this series, we understand what Islam teaches us about choosing the best spouse and how to go about doing this. The lecture presents 10 points to keep in mind while embarking on this important search.

Khutbah on what it means to trust Allah and how to achieve it.

Explanation of the last ayahs of Surat al-Hashr, ayahs (18-24) which contain the names of Allah.

Lessons from the tragedy of Aleppo.

Khutbah on honesty in a dishonest world.

Explanation of Surat Luqman: ayahs 29-34

Tafsir Surat Luqman ayahs 20-28

Tafsir Surat Luqman ayahs 16-19

Explanation of ayahs 12-15 from Surat Luqman.

Explanation of ayahs 1-11 from Surat Luqman.

A discussion of the definition of fitnah, why they greatly increase with time, and ways we can protect ourselves from them.

An explanation of the importance of the best days of the year and what to do in them to gain favor with Allah.

How do we thank Allah for the blessing of having children? What is our responsibility towards them? How do we raise them right?

Are we true followers of Allah and His Prophet? Do we put their guidance and judgment first? Before our preferences? In this khutbah, we examine the consequences of following the divine guidance or ignoring it. We also see how the companions and the pious predecessors honored the words of the Prophet and placed them before ... Read more

Why is tawbah so important? Why do we need it every day of our lives? Why did the Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam seek it every day? In this khutbah, we learn about the reality of repentance and how to transition away from our sins and mistakes to a life that is pleasing to ... Read more

The Final hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (Call upon Allah while certain of being answered, and know that Allah does not answer a supplication from of a heedless and distracted heart.) Reported by al-Tirmidhi (660) and al-Hakim (1031), and al-Albani declared it to be hasan (Sahih ... Read more

Explanation of the 39th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (The one who hears the call to prayer on Friday and doesnt come to it, then hears it and doesnt come to it, then hears it and doesnt come to it, Allah then will put a seal ... Read more

Explanation of the 38th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (Seven people will be shaded by Allah under His shade on the day when there will be no shade except His: the just ruler, a young man who grew up worshipping Allah, a man whose heart is ... Read more

Explanation of the 37th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (Who will take these statements from me to apply them or teach them to one who will apply them?) Abu Hurairah said: (I shall O Messenger of Allah.) So he took my hand and enumerated five and ... Read more

Explanation of the 36th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: A man complained to the Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam about the hardness of his heart so he said: (Wipe over the head of the orphan and feed the poor.) Reported by Ahmad (7576) and al-Bayhaqi in Shuab al-Iman (10523) and al-Sunan al-Kubra (7094). ... Read more

Explanation of the 35th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (I forbade you to visit the graveyards, so [now] visit them, for they soften the heart and bring tears to the eye; and don’t say something wrong.) Reported by Ahmad (13487) and al-Hakim (1393). Al-Albani graded it ... Read more

Explanation of the 33 & 34 hadiths of the Heart Therapy Series: 33) A young man came to the Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam and said: O Messenger of Allah, allow me to commit zina. The people turned to him and scolded him and said: Stop! The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said:Come ... Read more

Explanation of the 32nd hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (Ones iman wont be straight until their heart is straight, and their heart wont be straight until their tongue is straight. And a man whose neighbor doesnt feel secure from his harm shall not enter Heaven) Reported ... Read more

Explanation of the 31st hadith in Heart Therapy Series: The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (May Allah beautify the face of someone who hears my words and conveys them, for there may be a carrier of knowledge that lacks understanding and a carrier of knowledge to another who has more understanding than he ... Read more

Explanation of the 30th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (Whosoevers concern is the world, Allah will scatter his affairs for him and place poverty between his eyes, and he will only receive from the world that which has been written for him. And whosoevers intention is ... Read more

Explanation of the 28 & 29 Hadiths from the Heart Therapy Series: 28) The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (When one commits a sin, a black spot appears on his heart. When he refrains from it, seeks forgiveness, and repents, his heart is polished clean. But if he returns, it increases until it ... Read more

Explanation of the 27th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (There is no one who is afflicted with distress and grief and says: O Allah, I am Your slave, son of Your slave, son of Your female slave; my forehead is in Your hand, Your command over ... Read more

Explanation of the 26 hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam used to make this dua: (My Rabb, aid me and do not aid against me, grant me victory and do not grant victory over me, plot for me and do not plot against me, guide me and facilitate ... Read more

Explanation of the 25th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series The Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (Indeed iman gets worn out inside of you as a piece of clothing gets worn out. So ask Allah to renew iman in your hearts. ) Reported by al-Hakim and al-Tabarani. Al-Haythami, al-Iraqi, and al-Albani declared it ... Read more

Zayd ibn Arqam said: I only say to you what the Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam used to say. He used to say: (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from inability, laziness, cowardice, miserliness, decrepitude, and the torment of the grave. O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it as You ... Read more

In this khutbah, we learn about the reality of hasad (the evil eye) and how much damage it can do. We also learn about precautions you can take to protect yourself and family from it, and ways you can seek treatment from it when you are touched by it.

This khutbah discusses Black Magic according to the Quran and Sunnah, the danger of Magic, and means of protection. It also discusses how to seek treatment and how to wisely choose the one treating you.

Is Islam responsible for the extremism committed in its name? Where do the roots of extremism lie? How can we stem the spread of violence and extreme ideology today? You’ll find the answers to these questions and more in this khutbah insha-Allah.

Do you sense some emptiness after Ramadan? Do you look back and crave the spirituality and iman you felt in Ramadan? Listen to this khutbah to reenergize your iman and start developing a plan for your hereafter.

Why do we practice I’tikaf (seclusion in the mosque) in Ramadan? What do we hope to gain from it? And how can it help change us and recharge us for the rest of the year? In this talk, we discuss the objectives of this great worship and the impact it leaves on those who practice ... Read more

Ramadan is a metaphor for our lives. The way we approach the last few days of Ramadan reflects how we will be in the last days of our lives. The way to know if our Ramadan is successful is to see if it had left us with lasting lessons before it quickly leaves.

Shakal ibn Humayd said: I came to the Prophet salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam and said: “O Messenger of Allah, teach me a protective dua with which I can supplicate to seek refuge. So he held my hand and said: Say: O Allah, I seek your refuge from the evil of my hearing, the evil ... Read more

The Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam used to supplicate with these supplications: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trial of Hellfire, from the torment of Hellfire, from the trial of the grave, from the torment of the grave, form the evil of the trial of affluence, and from the evil of ... Read more

Umm Salamah was asked: What was the most frequent dua of the Prophet salla Allah alayhi wa sallam when he was with you? She said: His most frequent dua was O Turner of the hearts, make my heart firm upon your religion. She said: O Messenger of Allah, why is O Turner of the hearts, ... Read more

The Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam was asked: Who is the best of people? He said: (Everyone with a makhmum [clean] heart and truthful tongue.) They asked: We know the truthful tongue but what is a makhmum heart? He answered: (It is the pious and pure one, with no sin, aggression, hatred, and envy ... Read more

How can we reach a state where we actually enjoy the month of Ramadan? Where we look forward to it and prefer it to other months? Allah had made certain promises to us in the Quran, and if you listen to Him, Allah will take you there.

Ramadan teaches us so many lessons, and few are as important as developing our patience and reconnecting us with the Quran. In this khutbah, we learn the wisdom behind our fast, and we understand how the Quran should be read in the month of Ramadan.

The Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (The fasting of the Month of Patience and three days from every month removes the contaminants of the heart) reported by al-Bazzar and Ahmad and al-Tabarani and declared to be sahih by al-Albani (Sahih al-Targhib wa al-Tarhib 1032)

Ramadan brings a lot of rahmah (mercy) with it, a gift from the Most Merciful. It allows us to draw near to our Creator and to recover from the troubles and burdens of the last year. In this khutbah, we explain the mercy that we receive in Ramadan and how to be ready to receive ... Read more

Is there food in heaven? How about hell? What food did the Prophet love and recommend? How can we receive blessings and rewards from our food ? Is our food supposed to teach us something? In this khutbah, we answer these questions and learn about the place of food in the Islamic outlook on life.

he Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (I know a statement that no one says truly from their heart except that they will be saved from Hellfire: La ilaha illa Allah) Reported by al-Hakim (242) and ibn Habban (204) and declared to be sahih by al-Albani (Sahih al-Targhib 1528)

The Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (When a person brings the Wudu water close to him and washes his mouth and nose, the sins committed by his face, mouth and nose fall out. Then when he washes his face as commanded by Allah, the sins of his face fall out from the ends ... Read more

The Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (The one whom Allah did not put in their heart mercy towards people has perished and is in loss) Reported by al-Dulabi in al-Kuna and Abu Naim in al-Marifah and ibn Asakir in Tarikh Dimashq and decalred to be hasan by al-Albani (al-Silsilah al-Sahihah 456)

The Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (Allah descends on the night of the middle of Shaban to the lowest sky and forgives each soul except one who has hatred in their heart or one with shirk in Allah the Most High) Reported by Ibn Abi Asim in Kitab al-Sunnah (509) and declared to ... Read more

The Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (A thankful heart, a tongue that remembers Allah, and a pious woman that helps you in your worldly and religious matters are the best that people treasure) Reported by al-Bayhaqi in Shuab al-Iman (4116) and declared to be sahih by al-Albani (Sahih al-Jami 4409)

The Messenger said: (The one who has an ant’s weight of arrogance in their heart shall not enter paradise.) A man said: one loves that his clothes be nice and his shoes be nice. He said: (Allah is Beautiful and loves beautification. Arrogance is the rejection of the truth and the belittling of people.) Reported ... Read more

Explanation of the 12th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (Shuh [greed] and iman will never coexist in the heart of a slave of Allah) Reported by al-Nasai (3110) and al-Bukhari in al-Adab al-Mufrad. It is declared to be hasan by ibn Hajar and sahih by al-Albani ... Read more

My recitation of the opening chapter of the Quran

This is my adhan recorded at home.

The way the companions learned the Quran was drastically different than the way we do it today. Their way produced the best interaction with Allah’s words and they were the best generation because of it. We, on the other hand, are only superficially connected to it. Learn how the companions used to do it and ... Read more

Does Allah love humanity? Is there evidence to show that? Does Allah want us to love each other? Is there evidence for that too? As this khutbah shows, the divine Shari’ah that Allah revealed aims to nurture and protect love. It undoubtedly can be dubbed the Shari’ah of love.

Loving the prophets and messengers of God is the second manifestation and realization of love in Islam. Discover in this khutbah why Allah loved these people so much and wanted us to love them too, especially Prophet Muhammad peace be upon them all. Importantly, we note the proper ways of loving the Prophet and ways ... Read more

We often hear that Islam is not a religion of love. Is this true? Is there no place for love in Islam? Here we investigate the relationship between love and Islam, and we try to understand the reasons behind the creation of this world and why we are in it.

Explanation of the 11th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Messenger salla Allahi alayhi wa sallam ascended the pulpit and cried out: (O you who have accepted Islam by tongue but iman is yet to penetrate their hearts: do not harm the Muslims, and do not shame them, and do not trace their faults. ... Read more

Explanation of the ninth hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Messenger salla Allahi alayhi wa sallam said: (Amanah descended in the middle of mens hearts, then the Quran descended and they learned the Quran, and then they learned the Sunnah.) Then the Prophet told us about the lifting of amanah and said: (One would ... Read more

Explanation of the 8th hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Messenger salla Allahi alayhi wa sallam came out while we were talking about poverty and expressing fears about it and he said: (Is it poverty that you fear? I swear by the One who has my soul in His Hand [the bounties of] this ... Read more

Explanation of the tenth hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Messenger salla Allahi alayhi wa sallam said: (Written on the child of Adam is their share of fornication, they will surely meet what is written for them. The fornication of the eyes is in looking, and the ears is in listening, and the tongue ... Read more

Explanation of the seventh hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Messenger salla Allahi alayhi wa sallam said: (The heart of the old man is young in its love of two things: long life and love of wealth) Reported by al-Bukhari (6420) and Muslim (1046)

The Messenger salla Allahi alayhi wa sallam said: (O Abu Dharr, do you suppose that abundance of wealth is affluence? Affluence is the richness of the heart and poverty is the poverty of the heart. The one who is rich in heart will not be harmed by what they face in this world, and the ... Read more

Explanation of the fifth hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Messenger salla Allahi alayhi wa sallam said: (There is no heart except that it has a cloud like the clouds of the moon: while the moon is shining, it gets covered with a cloud and it gets dark; but when the cloud leaves it, ... Read more

An explanation of the fourth hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: (Virtue is what the soul is comfortable with and the heart is comfortable with, and sin is what the soul is uncomfortable with and the heart is uncomfortable with, despite what fatwa-givers might say) Reported by ... Read more

Explanation of the 3rd hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Messenger salla Allahi alayhi wa sallam said: (Fitan [pl. fitnah] will be presented to the heart, like the weaving of a straw mat, straw after straw. Any heart that absorbs them will have a black dot left in it and any heart that rejects ... Read more

An explanation of the second hadith in the Heart Therapy Series: The Messenger salla Allahi alayhi wa sallam said: (The qalb [heart] was given this name only because of its fluctuations. The heart is like a feather in the wilderness at a base of a tree that continues to be turned on its head by ... Read more

An explanation of the 1st hadith in the series on the Purification of the Heart: The Messenger salla Allahi alayhi wa sallam said: (Halal is clear and haram is clear, and between the two are ambiguous matters that many people do not know their rulings. So whoever avoids the ambiguous matters will safeguard his religion ... Read more

So often we hear the words: I feel hardness in my heart I do not find any joy in worship I feel that my faith has hit rock bottom Reading the Quran doesn’t move me I fall into sins so easily If you find yourself saying these words too often (verbally or in your heart), ... Read more

Prophet Muhammad, salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam, foretold that there will be times when the believer will feel like a stranger, tested because they decide to hold on to their faith. In this khutbah, we see how we can use this prophetic guidance to better understand the world around us, the pressures it puts on ... Read more

What impact did modernity have on our character and manners as human beings? Was it positive or negative? Why are manners (akhlaq) important in Islam? What type of manners and ethics are we in desperate need of today? This lecture tries to answer some of these questions and start a conversation on how we can ... Read more

Does the current climate of suspicion of Islam and Muslims and all the troubles in our world today mean that this is one of the worst times to be a Muslim? Learn in this khutbah why the opposite may indeed be be true and how Allah may have a special plan for you.

This khutbah explains the many and different ways we can find & increase Baraka in our lives. Examples include Baraka in certain food, Baraka in specific times and places, Baraka to prevent envy, and more.

Increasingly, Baraka is missing from our lives. We have less time, less money, more disharmony, and more unhappiness in our lives and in the world around us. We try to understand here the role that Baraka plays in all of this and how we can bring more Baraka into our lives.

To be blessed like the bee? To be generous like the date-tree? We learn what this means for us and the people around us and how being close to our Creator can make it happen.

Why is Ashura so special? Why should we remember it every year? What lessons does it hold for us? This khutbah reminds us of the real reason we fast Ashura and how learning from the past can help save our future.

As the world witnesses a fresh wave of refugees and asylum seekers, we consider here how Muslims should understand and react to their plight in light of the teachings of Islam. In particular, we emphasize how the first Muslim society was built by refugees and migrants and the people who decided to help them.

What is your relationship with the mosque like? Do you feel a close connection to it because it is the house of Allah on this earth? This khutbah reminds us of the place of the mosque in a Muslim’s life and the great role they ought to play in it. It discusses why we have ... Read more

Shisha (aka hookah or arghila) is a popular pastime activity that is increasingly spreading among young adults. We explore here the social, historical, health, and religious aspects of the shisha phenomenon, placing it within the greater context of the philosophy that defines halal and haram in Islam.

What are we supposed to do now that Ramadan is over? Does Ramadan and its blessings/lessons matter after the month has passed? Do we go back now to our old selves and habits? Can Ramadan be part of a greater plan that covers our entire year? Our whole life? This khutbah puts our Ramadan experience ... Read more

Can we turn our professional and academic lives into an act of worship? Can our housework bring us closer to Allah and into heaven? In this khutbah, we learn how to bring Allah into these areas of our lives and how this improves the quality of our work, and our motivation and satisfaction with it. ... Read more

Are we a positive influence? Do we benefit others around us and try to help? Do we make the places we’re in and people we meet better? Learn why iman in Allah requires us to be blessed just like the bee.

Are you living on the edge when it comes to Allah and Islam? In the fourth episode of this series, we understand what this means and what to do about it.

Do you know why you shouldn’t envy a dog when he’s eating a bone? Listen to the third episode of Muslim Tidbits. Leave us your comments, ideas, and suggestions. Please share if you found this beneficial. May Allah reward you.

What does Ramadan teach us about unity? Care for each other? Solving our disputes? Consumption? Material vs. spiritual living? Plus, an important discussion of the last Ten Nights of Ramadan.

As a significant religious experience, Ramadan must have an impact on our lives. So what does Ramadan teach? Here we discuss some of the important lessons of Ramadan that include: (1) Ramadan as the scale of our life, (2) Ramadan and self-improvement, and (3) learning generosity in Ramadan.

In the Second Episode of Muslim Tidbits, we point to the three common causes behind problems in our lives and how to overcome them. The book I mention in the episode is Hisnul Muslim (The Fortification of the Muslim). It is available as a free app for your phone.

This is the first episode in the Muslim Tidbits series: short Islamic insights and reflections. Today, our talk is about human happiness and the reasons behind our unhappiness in this life. Please let us know what you think. Share with us your ideas, suggestions, or anything on your mind.

This khutbah goes through the reasons behind our fasting and ways to make it more meaningful and us more conscious of its lessons.

This lecture discusses the meaning of tawakkul (reliance and trust in Allah)and its connection to iman (faith). It also recommends ways we can strengthen our tawakkul on Allah through better reading of the Quran and contemplation of the stories in the Quran and Sunnah.

The way we fast Ramadan reflects the reasons behind our fast and what we hope to gain from it. This khutbah builds on the previous one, Why do we fast Ramadan?, to highlight the importance of having the proper intention in our fast and its transformative powers. It also shares some of the insights that ... Read more

What does Ramadan teach us? Can it transform us? Is it a burden or an opportunity? This khutbah traces the reasons behind our fasting and the spirit this will create in us as we get closer to the month of fasting. When you know why you are doing something, you are likely to do it ... Read more

Why is the month of Shaban important? And what should Muslims do in it and learn from it? We discuss here what distinguishes this Islamic month and what Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him used to do in it. We also explore its connection to Ramadan and a process of change that we can launch ... Read more

This talk discusses important episodes in the life of the great imam of hadith, al-Bukhari, and what we can learn from him today. The talk also highlights his magnum opus, Sahih al-Bukhari, and the work that went into producing what was destined to become the most important book of hadith to date.

If death is such an important part of life, why do we avoid talking about it? Why don’t we try to understand it better? Here, we discuss how remembering our mortality helps us to live better, as it brings much needed balance and purpose into our lives. Death in Islam is a bridge, and it ... Read more

This talk asks us to reexamine the importance of da’wah in our lives, and to look at it as an individual and collective/communal responsibility. As an act of worship, Muslims reap its benefits before anyone else. The talk calls for the transformation of our mosques into welcoming and hospitable centers, where everyone who attends them ... Read more

What do we do when we are unsure about the future? About our next big move? How do we know if what we will be doing will bring us joy and success or trouble and harm? Rather than rely on omens, the stars, psychics, or a lucky penny, Islam teaches us to seek consultation and ... Read more

Dua is the bridge between us and God. When we fall on hard times and are in need of help, Allah is our closest helper and ally. This talk explains how dua represents the essence of our relationship with Allah and how engaging in it transcends the worldly concerns that may prompt us to make ... Read more

We, as humans, are social beings who seek each other’s company and find comfort in it. But if we are not selective in whom we let be close to us, we can be hurt and betrayed. This talk emphasizes the importance of this selectivity, the dangers of bad companionship, and the criteria for selecting our ... Read more

Some of the most interesting stories in the Quran can be found in the chapter of al-Kahf (the Cave). In this khutbah, one of those stories, the story of Musa (Moses) and al-Khadir, is explored for the lessons and wisdom it can teach us today.

One of the most elusive things in our modern life is to live a happy and content life. As we fail to recognize the many beautiful things we have in our lives we also fail to be grateful for them. The path to increased contentment is to start remembering all the blessings we have and ... Read more

The chapter titled al-Kahf (the Cave) in the Quran tells interesting four stories that have much to teach us about the trials and tribulations of this world. This khutbah explores these stories to try to learn from them the kinds of tests we will face in this world and the way we can overcome them.

This talk focuses on the life of Jesus and the lessons we can learn from it. You will find in this track: (1) a discussion of the background of the family of Jesus, especially his mother Mary, and the political and religious context he experienced growing up (2) the message of Jesus (3) the miracles ... Read more

How can we express our love of Prophet Muhammad? Though there are many ways to express this love, not all of them are equal. This khutbah points to the superior path of expressing our love of the Prophet, one that will earn back his love and manifest his message. The khutbah also emphasizes the enduring ... Read more

What are the origins of the Christmas celebration? How do they relate to Jesus Christ? What do they teach us about human tendencies and fallibilities? How can we learn from this the religious path of moderation that shuns extremism on both ends? This talk (khutbah) attempts to shed light on these important questions.

This second part of the lecture series continues where we left off with a discussion of another feature of Prophet Muhammad’s manners: his humility with family, friends, and the weak and unprivileged in society. The last part of the talk attempts to answer the question introduced in the first lecture: how can we reconcile the ... Read more

One of the most distinctive features of Prophet Muhammad was his mercy. Yet many may not be aware of this quality and its centrality in Islam. This lecture explores the quality of mercy in the life of the Prophet and why it should be central in our lives today. The lecture concludes with the question: ... Read more

A talk followed by a Q&A on how to maintain Iman (faith) in the modern/western context. The talk includes an explanation of the reality of iman and ways to nurture it in the face of overwhelming challenges.

What are the signs of hypocrisy? How can we detect it and find a cure for it? How can we live a life that shuns duplicity and insincerity? Here we discuss the definition of hypocrisy in Islam, its types, and focus on some manifestations of it in our lives. The talk concludes with some advice ... Read more

What place does winter have in Muslim life? What does winter season offer us in terms of insights, opportunities, and benefits? This talk explains how our attitudes about winter can be re-shaped when we understand its true role in our lives and suggests some practical activities to help us come to this realization.

Who was Uways al-Qarani? What position does he hold in Islamic tradition and spirituality? This talk recounts the story of Uways, based on early and authentic sources, and discusses some of the lessons in the life of this early Muslim ascetic that we can absorb into our lives today.

This lectures discusses how our tongues can a blessing or a curse based on what we decide to do with them. The lecture emphasizes the centrality of human speech and how no reform of human life can pass without the aid of the tongue.

Khutbah on the philosophy of celebrations in Islam, discussed through the examples of Halloween and Ashura. In it, the two days are compared, their histories explored, and recommendations are made as to what should define the Islamic identity, life, and practice.

The significance and virtues of the day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha in Islam. It includes discussion of their deeper meanings and how we are to approach them

A khutbah (Muslim sermon) that discusses the importance of reminding ourselves of our own mortality to help us live better and more meaningful lives

A khutbah (Islamic speech) on how to remember Allah and maintain our piety after the month of Ramadan

How to remember Allah after the month of Ramadan and develop a strong and close relationship with Him

The virtues of the month of Sha’ban and how it can be used to prepare for the month of Ramadan

Khutbah (Muslim speech) on reassessing our worldly competitions and developing a grand project for our lives.

Lessons from the battle of Uhud and wisdom that Muslims can learn from it individually and collectively

A discussion of the life and example of imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

A khutbah that details the importance and many virtues of saying salah and salam upon Prophet Muhammad

A discussion on how God’s rewards and punishments exactly fit the nature of the good or bad deeds committed.

A khutbah (Muslim sermon) on the mystical and rational tendencies in interpreting religion, and the supremacy of the middle way

The importance and virtues of patience in human life

The place of desire (Hawaa) in human life from an Islamic perspective

The dangers of false pride (kibr)from an Islamic perspective and ways to protect ourselves from it.

Discussion of the dangers of envy from an Islamic perspective and ways to cleanse the soul from it

Discussion of the blessings of having a home and ways to transform it into a Muslim one

A continuation of the story of Moses in the Quran

A continuation of the story of Moses, peace be upon him, in the Quran

Discussion of the significance of stories in the Quran and what distinguishes them from all other stories. It is followed by a discussion of the beginning of the story of Moses in the Quran, chapter Al-Qasas.

Khutbah (Muslim speech) on the dangers of gossip(Nameemah)

Khutbah (Muslim speech) on tongue etiquettes in Islam and the importance of not harming others with what we say.

Can Ramadan make us more patient? More sincere? More caring? One of the blessings of Ramadan is that it can.