From ISGW's minbar
Khutbahs at The Islamic Center of Greater Worcester
49 khutbahs the masjid posted, newest first.
2026
Oct 23, 2026Trust Allah while seeking your provision“You fear nothing but Allah, you depend on nothing but Allah, and you rely on nothing but Allah.”Oct 2, 2026Surah al-Kahf warns against hidden shirk“Each major surah and every surah has a major theme.”Sep 19, 2026Your purpose is worship and service“Authenticity for us, brothers and sisters, is aligning our lives with its purpose.”Sep 12, 2026Every heir deserves their rightful share“Donate your share but do not be generous with somebody else's money.”Sep 4, 2026Surah al-Kahf teaches humble reliance on Allah“The true strength comes from Allah.”Aug 21, 2026Barakah makes blessings useful and sufficient“The value of things is not in their number.”Jul 24, 2026Steadfastness means obeying Allah every day“Start with Al-Faraid then do Nawafid Sunan until Allah loves you.”Jul 19, 2026 · Uthman LadanJannah requires effort, not perfection“Allah is not looking for perfection, but as a Muslim you have to try your best.”Jun 26, 2026Keep worship alive through every season“We are not like a remote control where we turn off for one season.”Jun 19, 2026The Hijrah calls for faith and action“The da'wah of this deen works best when it's like the da'wah of the masses to establish a Muslim community.”Jun 12, 2026 · Uthman LadanServing parents leads to Jannat al Firdaws“Jannah came to him by him staying with his mother and showing gratitude to his mother.”May 29, 2026Muslims should serve society lawfully“You cannot go against the law to change it.”May 23, 2026Hajj renews faith and demands responsibility“Hajj is the pinnacle of spiritual experience.”May 8, 2026Serve your parents while you can“You have to do it right away, you have to do it immediately, and you have to do it yourself.”May 3, 2026Lasting happiness comes from faith and obedience“You believe Allah has written that on you.”May 1, 2026Islam requires justice between spouses“I need to be treated better.”Apr 24, 2026Five ways to honor the Quran“Our responsibility is not to convert people to this faith.”Apr 3, 2026Turn Ramadan’s remainder into lasting worship“Every single day you are doing something to make Allah happy.”Apr 3, 2026Rely on Allah while taking practical means“We surrender everything to Allah and rely on Allah.”Mar 3, 2026Ramadan fasting builds taqwa through self-restraint“Fasting is not prescribed for us to lose weight.”Mar 3, 2026Ramadan should purify the heart and character“I'd like to help you and support you because I don't hate you.”Feb 3, 2026Isra and Mi'raj teach humble servanthood“We don't even own our lives.”Jan 3, 2026Our words can become thorns or flowersJan 3, 2026Overlook small slights and repair relationships“You don't have to respond to everybody who says something about you.”
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Nov 3, 2025Honor comes from piety, not ancestry“Call them now and then, keep the connection with Muslims.”Nov 3, 2025What you leave for Allah is never lost“Leave something that is good for you for something that is better for the sake of Allah.”Oct 3, 2025Replace distractions with worship and serviceOct 3, 2025Honesty and hard work build trust“What wins people's heart is honesty, hard work, and competency.”Sep 3, 2025Make istighfar a daily path to forgiveness“Forgiveness means a way out, a second chance, a feeling of hope with which to turn a new page in life.”Sep 3, 2025Renew your connection with the ProphetSep 3, 2025Beneficial knowledge should change how we liveSep 3, 2025The last two verses reveal Allah’s mercy“He was always thinking about his ummah.”Sep 3, 2025Good expectations of Allah strengthen worship“You have to have full certainty.”Sep 3, 2025Use this life to reach Jannah“When you put the first foot in Jannah, that's when you can relax.”Sep 3, 2025Prepare now for a good ending“The way you live you're gonna die and the way you die you're gonna be resurrected and come back to life.”Sep 3, 2025Good manners show the reality of faith“The best among you is the one with the best manners.”Sep 3, 2025Ramadan should reform every part of life“Fasting is not only staying away from food and drink, but it applies to all our senses.”Sep 3, 2025True remembrance changes how we live“Remember Allah is to be aware of how He is looking at us day and night.”Sep 3, 2025Allah will judge every deed fairly“If you do one bad deed, you will be questioned for one bad deed only.”Sep 3, 2025Muslims need a long-term vision“All cultures are good as long as the cultural practices do not violate Islamic values.”Sep 3, 2025Muslim strength begins with purpose“Learn your deen, my brother and sister.”Sep 3, 2025Faith must be lived through daily action“We have to plan the way and we have to take actions and we have to take matters in our own hands.”Sep 3, 2025Loving the Prophet means following his example“We need to learn the Seerah of the Prophet.”Sep 3, 2025Why leaders should consult before deciding“In the true shura a difference of opinion is referred to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and His Prophet.”Sep 3, 2025Remembering Allah keeps the heart alive“Zikr will put happiness in the heart and keep sadness and depression away.”Sep 3, 2025Fasting should cultivate taqwa and gratitude“The purpose is to achieve piety, taqwa.”Sep 3, 2025The Prophet led through humble service“Rather I will be a servant messenger.”Sep 3, 2025Use today to prepare for the Akhira“Your day is the most valuable thing you have.”Sep 3, 2025Obey lawful rules without causing greater harm“When you study carefully those restrictions, you will appreciate and see the greatness of Islam.”