From ICNYU's minbar
Khutbahs at Islamic Center at NYU
22 khutbahs the masjid posted, newest first.
2026
Sep 25, 2026Small deeds done consistently matter most“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, He likes deeds that are consistent, even if they are small.”Apr 17, 2026Jannah gives hope through life’s trials“The inmate, the person in prison, is looking forward to the day that they will be released.”Apr 10, 2026Why more wealth cannot bring contentment“What is meant for me will never miss me.”Apr 3, 2026Gratitude turns blessings into worship“Never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, subhanAllah ta'ala.”Feb 16, 2026Good character begins with mercy and empathy“There's no envy inside of me.”Feb 16, 2026Prepare your heart before RamadanFeb 3, 2026God honors every person with dignity“We have honored the children of Adam.”Jan 26, 2026Prepare for Ramadan with small deeds“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are consistent.”
2025
Dec 12, 2025Trust Allah’s timing and keep striving“Actions are judged by their endings.”Nov 29, 2025Good character shows under pressure“If you can lighten their burden, lighten it, but don't add to that burden.”Nov 14, 2025Repentance can bring relief in severe trials“At the end of the day, the outcome is with Him.”Nov 12, 2025Trust Allah and pursue excellence“As believers, we're instructed to have ihsan in everything, whether that's worship or outside of worship.”Nov 3, 2025Prayer can anchor and comfort your day“If you want to stay close to Allah, if you want to be able to get through any situation, you have to have prayer as your foundation.”Oct 24, 2025Building community through mercy and service“If we're here in this space already together, we should not be afraid or shy to say salam to each other.”Oct 17, 2025Knowing Allah turns hardship into hope“If we don't know who Allah is, how can we have hope?”Oct 10, 2025The Quran is Allah’s guide for life“The one who recites the Quran and finds it difficult will have double the reward.”Sep 26, 2025Choose friends who strengthen your faith“It is a friendship rooted in mutual support and obedience of Allah, sincere counsel and shared purpose.”Sep 19, 2025Daily istighfar brings relief and hope“Seeking forgiveness is easy from Allah.”Sep 12, 2025Patience through prolonged trials and loss“Trials are a certainty in life.”Sep 5, 2025Your life will be accounted for“The feet of the son of Adam will not move on the day of judgment until he is asked about four things.”Aug 29, 2025Musa and Khidr teach trust in hidden wisdom“At times what we perceive as harm is actually divine intervention.”Aug 10, 2025 · Khalid LatifWorldly life fades, so choose what lasts“Send some stuff today to be with Allah.”