From IOK's minbar
Khutbahs at Institute of Knowledge
58 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 8 speakers, newest first.
2026
Oct 30, 2026 · Zaid KhanHow heedlessness weakens worship“Our minds and hearts are actually away even when we are physically present.”Oct 30, 2026Find ease while life is still hard“The ease does not have to come afterwards.”Oct 24, 2026 · Mudassir MayetDo right despite the consequences“Doing the right thing is going to be the right thing, regardless of whether there are negative or positive consequences after.”Oct 24, 2026 · Bilal BhakhraniPut others and Allah’s pleasure first“We prefer the pleasure of Allah over our own pleasure.”Oct 17, 2026 · Zaid KhanTrue character appears when no one sees“Who we are when we are alone and only Allah is our witness, that's a reflection of true character.”Oct 17, 2026Keep acting while trusting Allah“My job is to just show up and do what I can responsibly do and take every single action.”Sep 26, 2026 · Mudassir MayetHardship does not excuse wrongdoing“Just because life is hard and life is difficult and there is hardship, doesn't mean you will not be held accountable in the hereafter.”Sep 26, 2026Use blessings in ways that please Allah“Gratitude is not just saying thank you.”Sep 19, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiLearn the Prophet's life to love him“Love is something that grows through knowledge.”Sep 19, 2026What Allah may be forming through hardship“What is Allah trying to form in me?”Sep 11, 2026Seek Allah's pleasure over people's approval“Our deen teaches us that we are to seek the pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and not the pleasure of people.”Sep 5, 2026 · Obair KatchiServing parents brings blessings and forgiveness“It's not just honoring the parents but it is also being patient with their weakness.”Sep 5, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiSeeking knowledge shapes faithful living“The people of knowledge, the scholars, they are the heirs of the Prophets.”Aug 29, 2026 · Mudassir MayetLove the Prophet by living his character“There was no better role model, no better lived example of the Qur'an than the Prophet and Messenger Muhammad.”Aug 22, 2026 · Zaid KhanYour worth is more than your failures“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala values us more than we value ourselves.”Aug 8, 2026 · Thomas AlameddineSincere intentions give life divine purpose“Once that heart meets the revelation of God, then it becomes nurun ala nur, light upon light.”Aug 1, 2026 · Hassan ElwanFreedom comes from serving Allah alone“In Islam, I want my heart to be free from my ego.”Jul 18, 2026 · Zaid KhanStay faithful through discipline and community“Every person is a shepherd of someone else.”Jul 11, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiA daily dua for forgiveness and guidance“By saying, Allahu akbar, I constantly remind myself that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is greater than every single thing that exists.”Jul 4, 2026 · Obair KatchiSincere good deeds bring Allah’s love“When a person continuously does good righteous deeds with the intention to please Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala alone, then they gain the pleasure of Allah and His love.”Jun 27, 2026 · Mudassir MayetTrust Allah through every trial“Nobody will get me out of this situation other than Allah and His divine decree.”Jun 13, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiLive knowing every deed will be judged“All of us have an opportunity to ensure that our book of deeds is full of Iman.”Jun 6, 2026 · Thomas AlameddineTrue hope requires faith and action“Does it make you do more action or less?”May 30, 2026True freedom comes from relying on Allah“The answer was not trying to go harder and harder, but letting go and letting Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala into our lives.”May 27, 2026 · Mudassir MayetLet Eid renew your contentment with Islam“Allah has already given me a religion.”May 23, 2026 · Mudassir MayetSincere promises require daily sacrifice“Be honest with yourself. Be real. What can I actually do? What am I actually ready to give up? What am I actually ready to sacrifice?”May 16, 2026Knowing yourself helps you grow in faith“At the end of every day, sit down and review your day.”May 9, 2026 · Mudassir MayetUse Allah’s gifts in righteous action“Whenever Allah gives us a gift, it is our responsibility to use it, not to abuse it.”May 2, 2026 · Hassan ElwanGuard your heart from greed, desire, and pride“Knowledge, ilm should increase me only in humility, not the opposite.”Apr 25, 2026 · Mudassir MayetPrepare for death with good deeds“Get ready for those things by doing good deeds.”Apr 11, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiTaqwa is the path to lasting success“If I try my best to live a life of God consciousness, morality, ethics, values and principles, then I am setting myself up for ultimate success.”Apr 4, 2026 · Thomas AlameddineHonor parents without repeating their harm“We honor our parents, not by blindly repeating their lives.”Apr 3, 2026 · Thomas AlameddineTurn inherited pain into mercy“We're not responsible for what happened to us, but we're responsible for what we do with it.”Mar 27, 2026 · Mudassir MayetUse the weekly day for forgiveness and dua“You get a mini Eid every single week.”Mar 21, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiKeep Ramadan worship and protect people's rights“If we return to our old habits, if we go back to the status quo, then we are intentionally going bankrupt.”Mar 20, 2026Eid gratitude should continue after Ramadan“When I stand in prayer at night, that is gratitude to Allah.”Mar 14, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiMake the Quran central to daily life“Creating a culture of the Qur'an is something that all of us can play a part in.”Mar 7, 2026 · Hassan ElwanLasting peace begins with transformed hearts“My outward reality is nothing more than a reflection of my inward reality.”Feb 21, 2026 · Zaid KhanFasting with fear and hope“Our fast is an act of worship.”Feb 14, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiLet the Quran shape your daily life“We have to learn how to let the Quran speak to our hearts.”Jan 31, 2026 · Bilal BhakhraniKeep doing right and trust Allah's plan“We continue to do what we know is right.”Jan 24, 2026 · Zaid KhanUse your blessings before they fade“You will find yourself able to do things with the same amount of resources.”Jan 17, 2026 · Zaid KhanProtect the blessings you already have“Time equals life; it is the most precious thing that Allah has given us.”Jan 10, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiSincere intentions turn life into worship“Our purpose is to worship Allah.”Jan 3, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiHonor comes from humility before Allah“Let me understand the other person's perspective.”
2025
Dec 20, 2025 · Zaid KhanTrue faith must shape how we liveDec 6, 2025 · Thomas AlameddineReal victory means standing firm through trials“The Qur'an is a rope held out to you.”Nov 22, 2025 · Zaid KhanProtecting salah builds a strong Muslim life“If a person keeps their prayers intact, the likelihood of all other things falling into place is very high.”Nov 8, 2025 · Obair KatchiRiba turns easy profit into debt“Profit is contingent upon liability meaning there's a chance of loss.”Oct 25, 2025 · Mudassir MayetPower is a test, not proof of favor“When I have power and might, am I being a good Muslim the way Allah wants me to be?”Oct 18, 2025 · Zaid KhanSuccess requires guidance, restraint, and contentment“Afaf is about protecting yourself from the things that can lead you to the sin itself in addition to the sin itself.”Oct 11, 2025 · Furhan ZubairiHow worship expiates sins and raises ranks“I don't want to see anyone going hungry.”Oct 4, 2025 · Mudassir MayetComplete faith means loving the Prophet wholeheartedly“Allah already told me what the Prophet is going to command me is going to be for my own good.”Sep 27, 2025 · Furhan ZubairiLove the Prophet through his Sunnah“We do have the opportunity of being in his company metaphorically by learning about his life by learning about his teachings.”Sep 20, 2025 · Zaid KhanKindness means protecting others' dignity“Your friendship will thrive if you are truthful with your friends.”Sep 13, 2025 · Mudassir MayetFollow the Prophet's mercy in times of chaos“You have been sent with the primary purpose of being rahma, kindness, compassion, ease for all of humanity.”Sep 6, 2025 · Tarik AtaChoose influence by character, not appearance“If I do what I'm responsible to do, support me.”Aug 23, 2025 · Mudassir MayetBelievers must stand together in hardship“Each and every believer is like a building, is like a block, is a brick, is a beam that supports each other.”