From El-Zahra's minbar
Khutbahs at El-Zahra Islamic Center
48 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 4 speakers, newest first.
2026
Oct 31, 2026Certainty in Allah strengthens faith and contentment“The more you know, the more you are sure.”Oct 24, 2026Give generously with what Allah provides“What you give for the sake of Allah is your saving.”Sep 25, 2026Ask sincere questions and seek guidanceSep 11, 2026 · Moutez CharafSeek knowledge to strengthen your faith“If you want both, seek knowledge.”Aug 28, 2026 · Moutez CharafPractice goodness before preaching Islam“Give the good news before the bad news.”Aug 22, 2026Love the Prophet through better conductAug 15, 2026A prophetic community begins with salam“The people you don't know are the people who you spread salam to.”Aug 8, 2026 · Moutez CharafFollowing the Prophet means showing mercy“Kindness, if you add it to anything, will make it beautiful.”Aug 1, 2026 · Moutez CharafTrue religion shows in how we treat others“Quran is not a history book.”Jul 25, 2026 · Moutez CharafRemember Allah to keep your heart alive“Success is not defined in this dunia; success is defined in the hereafter.”Jul 18, 2026Sports should strengthen body without harming worship“If the game will prevent you from salah, it becomes unlawful.”Jul 11, 2026Use summer time to grow in faith“The best place to learn and to teach is in the home.”Jul 4, 2026Parents shape children through love and example“You can't expect them to pray if you don't pray.”Jun 27, 2026Faith should unite Muslims beyond tribal loyalty“It's not our job to make sure that the people become Muslims.”Jun 6, 2026Put Allah and the Hereafter first“Be grateful to Allah for what you have to take you to Jannah.”May 23, 2026 · Mutaz CharafHajj teaches devotion, sacrifice, and peace“Allah will look at your heart, Allah will look at your deeds.”May 16, 2026 · Mutaz CharafUse Dhul-Hijjah for forgiveness and renewal“What will reach Allah is your righteousness.”May 3, 2026Hajj puts Allah before worldly life“It's practical proof that we love Allah more than anything else.”Apr 3, 2026 · Moutaz CharafKeep building your Ramadan gains“We need to build on the gain, we need to keep the gain and keep adding more to the gain we already have.”Jan 3, 2026 · Moutaz CharafPositive change starts with clear goals“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”Jan 3, 2026 · Moutaz CharafUse your time before it is gone“If you don't fill it with good, it will be filled with bad.”Jan 3, 2026 · Moutaz CharafAllah accepts deeds done with sincerity“The more sincere you are in what you do, the more Allah will give you more credit.”
2025
Dec 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafHonor Allah's house through worship and care“The masjid is the house of every righteous person.”Dec 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafHonor your parents through patient careDec 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafTrust and gratitude strengthen our communities“You should strengthen your brotherhood and your sisterhood.”Nov 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafParents shape children through loving guidance“If you love each other because of Allah, the family will be strong.”Nov 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafMake your deeds outlive your brief life“Take advantage of your health before your sickness.”Oct 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafStanding before Allah demands honesty“No one can change anything about it.”Oct 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafCelebrate the Prophet by serving others“Make a positive change not only for you but for everyone around you.”Sep 3, 2025 · Mutaz CharafSmall deeds earn great rewards from Allah“Islam is all about serving the people.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafTreat every Ramadan night as potentially Laylat al-Qadr“If you are walking, make zikr.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafHajj should transform your life“We need to do the Hajj to make a difference in our lives.”Sep 3, 2025Allah values sincere hearts and deeds“Allah only looks at your heart.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafUse Dhul-Hijjah’s first ten days for worship“We need to ask Allah for forgiveness.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafLove the Prophet through his example“The Quran is the filter so it doesn't matter where you are.”Sep 3, 2025 · Ammar CharafStep beyond comfort for lasting reward“If we don't allow ourselves to be comfortable being in an uncomfortable position, we will not be changing.”Sep 3, 2025 · Mutaz CharafHumility means respect without humiliation“When you sit with people, become one of them.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafFollowing the Prophet means showing mercy everywhere“The best one among you, the one who is the best to his family.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafPrepare for Ramadan before it arrives“You should be waiting for it, you should be anticipating it, you should be ready for it.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafAllah rewards every good deed“Anything you do, Allah is Shakir; He will reward you.”Sep 3, 2025 · Mutaz CharafTime is a trust, not a guarantee“Our time is so precious, so important.”Sep 3, 2025 · Ammar CharafUnity grows through mercy and cooperation“A true bond results in a transformation.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafVoting and justice are civic duties“If there is no peace, then there is no security.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafGive from what Allah has given you“Spend from what you have and each one should spend from the best of what he has or she has.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafHijra means leaving sin for Allah“Hijrah is protection from the fire.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafHajj teaches obedience, humility, and service“Allah created us to serve the people, to worship Allah, to be thankful to Allah, to promote what is good and khair and peace and justice and equality.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafHaya protects faith from wrongdoing“You know Allah is watching you and you know Allah is with us.”Sep 3, 2025 · Moutaz CharafPatience means doing right and enduring hardship“Have sabr after you exhaust all the means.”