From ICC's minbar
Khutbahs at Islamic Center of Claremont
38 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 12 speakers, newest first.
2026
Oct 17, 2026 · Radwan HafoudaDistractions can hide the truth“How we can stay away from distractions is to have a daily dose of Quran.”Oct 10, 2026 · Ahmed BillooSeek barakah instead of chasing productivity“We're searching for barakah in our time.”Oct 3, 2026 · Mohamad NasserSeeking knowledge elevates us and helps others“Any knowledge that actually helps humanity is part of it.”Sep 19, 2026 · Ahmad AlkurdyEvery blessing carries a responsibility“The more blessings you have, the more responsibility you have.”Aug 29, 2026 · Hassan ElwanTrue love puts Allah above all else“Love means I care about your akhira.”Aug 22, 2026Love the Prophet through prayer“We celebrate his birth by following his teachings.”Aug 15, 2026 · Ahmed BillooIslam preserves brotherhood through disagreement“The goal of Islam was never ever to create a community where everyone agreed.”Aug 8, 2026 · Mohammad NasserHow taqwa brings peace and salvation“You're actually supposed to be so connected to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala during your salah.”Jul 18, 2026 · Thomas AlameddineHope in Allah must lead to action“We have to become people of hope because our faith demands hope because hope demands action and because actions engender love.”Jul 4, 2026 · Mudassir MayetSeven qualities that earn Allah's shade“Find the sweetness and the joy of what it means to worship Allah.”Jun 20, 2026Build your values on accountability to Allah“Is this actually going to please Allah, or is this going to anger Him?”Jun 13, 2026 · Radwan HafoudaPass Islam to the next generation“Inshallah, the answer is absolutely yes.”Jun 6, 2026 · Mohammad NasserThe Hijrah teaches us to give generously“They love giving more than receiving.”May 30, 2026 · Moustafa AlmekyTrue faith means choosing Allah over comfortMay 16, 2026 · Ahmad AlkurdyHonor Dhul-Hijjah through worship and justice“Do extra salah, especially in the masjid.”May 9, 2026 · Ahmed BillooSincere prostration can renew your faith“Imagine if we threw ourselves into prostration the way the magicians threw themselves into prostration.”May 2, 2026 · Mudassir MayetSurah al-Tin calls us to purposeful living“Allah has made you stand upright with hands and eyes and a heart and a mind and an intellect; use those to obey Allah.”Apr 25, 2026Community grows when people feel seen“Community is built with the vastness of the heart; it's welcoming another person in.”Apr 11, 2026 · Ahmad SobohPractice faith through wise daily choices“Make sure you don't harm them.”Mar 28, 2026Keep Ramadan practices alive all year“Whatever you hold on to in the sight of Allah is the best deed that you can do.”Mar 21, 2026Keep Ramadan worship after Eid“If you don't know and somebody taught you something, you should be grateful.”Feb 28, 2026Use the Quran to question falsehood“The Qur'an is a guidance for all times. We can take any example and we can apply it to today.”Feb 21, 2026Suffering tests faith and calls us to serve“Those that are hungry, we take care of them; those that are homeless, we provide them shelter.”Feb 14, 2026Remembering Allah must lead to action“When we remember Him, we must couple that with action.”Feb 7, 2026Welcome Ramadan with five faithful habits“We need to have the sincerity in our heart to have a heartfelt sincere repentance to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Jan 24, 2026Use every blessing before judgment“How is it possible that our wasted time is outweighing the time of our worship?”Jan 10, 2026Thank Allah for believing family and community“One of the greatest blessings of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala after our own faith is that Allah surrounds us with believers.”Jan 3, 2026Obedience and taqwa draw Allah's love“Fulfill your obligations, stay away from the prohibitions, and then you engage in that which is extra.”
2025
Dec 27, 2025Gentleness makes truth easier to receive“Allah gives through gentleness that which will not be given in any other way.”Nov 8, 2025 · Mudassir MayetFaith must endure victory and loss“Your victory or lack thereof, your wealth or lack thereof, your military power or lack thereof is not a sign of Allah's love.”Oct 31, 2025Hardship can draw you closer to Allah“The difficulty that brings you closer to Allah is better for you than the blessing that makes you forget about Him.”Oct 11, 2025 · Ahmed BillooRelief is not justice for Gaza“The ceasefire does not mean oppression has ended.”Oct 4, 2025Righteousness means faith, service, and patience“If you want to be truthful in your belief, this is the way: you believe in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, you do the works, and you do good by others.”Sep 27, 2025 · Samer NasereddenCare about Gaza and keep going“It is our responsibility to care about Gaza.”Sep 20, 2025 · Hassan ElwanPractice haya without bullying yourself“There is a big difference, brothers and sisters, between accountability, self-accountability, which is extremely important in Islam, and self-bullying.”Aug 30, 2025 · Saheb AshrafiFaithful effort matters more than outcomes“What Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wants from us is that we make the effort.”Aug 15, 2025Live so your presence brings comfort“Every breath you take, every action you perform, every word you speak is a choice of which death you are choosing.”