From ICG's minbar
Khutbahs at Islamic Center of Glendale
31 khutbahs the masjid posted, newest first.
2026
Oct 3, 2026Worship must change how we act“Do we follow only the letter of Allah's law or do we follow the full spirit?”Sep 18, 2026Belonging to the Ummah demands action“With great blessings are great responsibilities.”Aug 29, 2026 · Jamal ZughbiQuran stories teach patience through trials“We have to dig deep into these stories, read the tafsir.”Aug 1, 2026Parents must put faith before worldly success“I saved the money to send him to the best university in the world.”Jul 25, 2026Live Islam through service and community“In any kind of job, talk to the people, and be proud that you are a Muslim.”Jul 18, 2026Allah can mend what hardship breaks“I am the Jabbar, I am the minder, I am the one who fixes and repairs.”Jul 11, 2026Unity does not require identical thoughts“Unity of action does not mean or does not require the unity of thoughts.”Jul 4, 2026True freedom comes through worship“Real freedom is the ability to say no even though the whole world is telling you to say yes.”Jun 27, 2026The Sunnah explains how to follow Quran“Al-Sunnah is the practice of Al-Quran Al-Kareem.”Jun 13, 2026Hijrah means leaving sin for Allah“Hijrah doesn't have to be dramatic.”Jun 6, 2026Live as witnesses through prayer and service“The fight against our own self and against shaitan is daily.”May 9, 2026Stay focused on Allah despite distractions“Some questions, some emails, some text messages do not deserve any answers.”May 2, 2026Gentle character protects us from harm“Our character and how we conduct ourselves with people is ibadah.”Apr 3, 2026Reverent fear of Allah leads to righteous action“You want to understand the greatness of the Creator, look at the beauty of His creation.”Mar 28, 2026Post Ramadan worship tests our sincerity“The coming weeks and months are a test showing you what is inside of your heart.”Mar 7, 2026Badr teaches us to serve with faith“We do the work but we rely on Allahu subhanahu wa ta'ala for the outcome.”Feb 21, 2026Ramadan trains us to master ourselves“We're training ourselves to live at a higher level.”Feb 7, 2026Be fully present with Allah“Be fully present with Allah in your salah.”Jan 17, 2026Quranic stories guide us back to Allah“These are footsteps for us to come back to Allah.”Jan 3, 2026Seeing our flaws helps us grow“May Allah's mercy be upon the person that gives me as a gift my faults.”
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Dec 27, 2025Use your time before it is gone“Take advantage of your life before your death.”Dec 20, 2025Trust Allah after you have done your part“Move your tongue from a place of complaint and lack to a place of thanks.”Dec 13, 2025Sincere faith shows in how you treat others“This is not a true believer.”Dec 6, 2025The Quran guides when we recite thoughtfully“It removes sadness and worries and enlightens your life.”Nov 8, 2025Clear guidance calls for sincere obedience“Once we know something is a direct commandment of Allah, we do it. That's it. That is the proof of our iman.”Oct 25, 2025Unity means helping Muslims in need“I will help regardless whether you know them or you don't know them.”Sep 27, 2025Islam demands justice with mercy“Islam is built on justice with mercy.”Sep 20, 2025The Prophet's birthday must shape our character“What benefit is there in celebrating his birthday if we do not live with his character?”Aug 16, 2025Nourish your faith for your final breath“It is nourishing our faith throughout our life that will make us remember this la ilaha illallah at the time of death.”Aug 9, 2025Avoiding harm is an act of faith“Remove harm from the path of the Muslims or non-Muslims.”Aug 2, 2025Remember Bosnia and act for Gaza“The world said never again, but again is in front of us.”