From ICH's minbar
Khutbahs at Islamic Center of Hawthorne
20 khutbahs the masjid posted, newest first.
2026
Oct 30, 2026Choose friends who strengthen your faithOct 24, 2026Understanding Palestine means confronting colonial injustice“If you don't understand who you are and your history, somebody else will write it for you.”Oct 17, 2026Righteousness requires faith and good deedsOct 3, 2026Learn the Prophet's example to grow in love“Love is something that grows through knowledge.”Sep 11, 2026Build deeds that outlive youAug 28, 2026Treat every blessing as Allah’s gift“Worshipping Allah is making this life beautiful. Worshipping Allah is enjoying life.”Aug 22, 2026Small consistent deeds earn Allah's love“The most beloved actions to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala are those which are continuous, which are habitual even if they are a little.”Aug 15, 2026Build righteous leaders through consultation“Support an orphan and you will see the difference in your life.”Aug 8, 2026Recognize Shaytan’s hidden attacksFeb 7, 2026Prepare your heart before Ramadan“Maybe this Ramadan will be the last Ramadan.”Jan 31, 2026Oppression will not last forever“All empires are made to fall sooner or later, one day or the other.”Jan 3, 2026Muslim strength grows through unity“We have to feel that we are one body.”
2025
Dec 13, 2025Hold on to your Muslim identity“Stop worrying too much about what other people are doing and start focusing on what you are doing.”Dec 6, 2025Worship means serving the greatest need“The best worship is to work for the satisfaction of Allah at all times, with what is intended for that time and its function.”Nov 1, 2025Sincere repentance opens a way forward“There is no solution except from Allah.”Oct 11, 2025Faith should shape how we speak and act“If you believe in Allah and the Day of Judgment, say good or be quiet.”Oct 4, 2025A lasting legacy needs daily action“Each one of us will have to answer to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala about what we did with our time, with our capacities, with our faculties.”Sep 27, 2025Youth should live their Islamic identity“Make the masjid as part of your life.”Sep 6, 2025Prophet Muhammad is our greatest blessing“You consider you are valuable because of your brothers, not because of yourself.”Aug 9, 2025True taqwa means helping people in Gaza“It's not enough just to think about the problem without being part of the solution.”