From ICLI's minbar

Khutbahs at Islamic Center of Long Island

48 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 2 speakers, newest first.

2026

Sep 25, 2026 · Yasir QadhiRepresent Islam through peace and character Aug 28, 2026True love means living by the Prophet's example“It is very easy to die for an individual but it is very difficult to live for someone.”Aug 22, 2026 · Aminul IslamMake the hereafter your main concern“It is of the highest importance, therefore, not to have useless facts elbowing out the useful ones.”Aug 15, 2026How the Prophet brought mercy home“Do not label people by their mistakes.”Aug 1, 2026Prayer and care are prophetic responsibilities“It's a responsibility, it's not superiority, it's a responsibility.”Jul 25, 2026Small deeds can earn great reward“A small word goes a long way.”Jul 18, 2026Use your health and time well“Change can only start from today.”Jul 11, 2026Raise children with faith and love“If we do not intentionally raise our children with iman and faith, then the world will raise them unintentionally with confusion.”Jul 4, 2026Children learn faith by watching parents“They will always remember the actions.”Jun 27, 2026Trust Allah when victory seems impossible“Whatever outcome it will be, it will be the right outcome.”Jun 20, 2026The Hijri year calls us to sacrifice“The true migrator is the one who migrates away from his sins and his mistakes.”Jun 13, 2026Hajj should change how we live“Islam breaks down the barriers that people have created and it unites them to the faith and deen itself.”May 29, 2026Give up sin and trust Allah's promise“Whenever you give up anything for the sake of Allah, Allah will reward you in ways that you cannot imagine.”May 8, 2026Break the idols of wealth, desire, and ego May 1, 2026Trust Allah and obey through difficulty“True submission means to obey when it's easy, to obey when it's difficult, to obey when we don't understand.”Apr 24, 2026Faith is proven through sacrifice“True love always requires sacrifice for your beloved.”Apr 17, 2026Ibrahim’s legacy calls us to live for Allah“We may not have idols that might be physically present in our lives.”Apr 10, 2026Haya shapes how we live and speak“Haya is the way you conduct yourself.”Mar 27, 2026Carry Ramadan’s guidance beyond Ramadan“We must carry this light with us.”Mar 6, 2026Laylatul Qadr calls us back to Allah“The real goal of fasting in Ramadan is to turn back to Allah.”Mar 6, 2026Trust Allah and strengthen the community“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is in control, my dear brothers and sisters.”Feb 20, 2026Ramadan should transform the heart“Hunger is never the goal of fasting.”Feb 13, 2026Start preparing for Ramadan before it begins“Start living Ramadan from today as Ramadan has already started.”Feb 6, 2026Hidden sins can block Ramadan's barakah“Barakah comes when the hearts are clean, the intentions are sincere, and the boundaries are honored.”Jan 30, 2026Ramadan changes us through the Quran Jan 23, 2026Prepare for Ramadan to build taqwa“The reason why Allah has sent Ramadan is so that we can bring taqwa into our lives.”Jan 16, 2026Prepare your heart before Ramadan“Ramadan cleanses and changes, but it only changes hearts that are prepared.”Jan 9, 2026Self-control protects you from sin“The strongest amongst you is the one who can control themselves at the time of rage and anger.”Jan 2, 2026Use every day before time runs out“It's very important to remember that every single day and minute is a blessing from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

2025

Dec 5, 2025Faith needs daily renewal“Our deen, our faith, and our iman itself needs maintenance.”Nov 21, 2025Balance fear of Allah with hope“If an individual does not continuously re-evaluate his relationship with Allah, that means that he does not have a priority for Allah in his heart.”Nov 14, 2025Let hardship lead you closer to Allah“In your burdens, don't turn away from Allah.”Nov 7, 2025Choose words that heal, not harm“Sometimes a single word of kindness can change someone's life.”Oct 31, 2025Muslim identity requires action for the ummah“When we have been given free speech, when we have been given the authority to advocate, to make a change, then we have a responsibility.”Oct 24, 2025Hope in Allah requires serving others“Optimism is to look into life and see what is really going on.”Oct 17, 2025Guard your heart from sinful influences“The most precious and most valuable asset that we have is our hearts.”Oct 10, 2025Faith can include sadness and anxiety“To feel sadness and anxiety is not a sign of weak iman.”Oct 3, 2025Focused living protects remembrance of Allah“Distraction is not just wasted time, but it is a door for shaitan to take us away from the remembrance of Allah.”Sep 26, 2025Love the Prophet through daily Sunnah“The Sunnah of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has habits that can transform our lives.”Sep 19, 2025True gratitude requires worship and care“These are blessings from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala that we take for granted.”Sep 12, 2025Follow the Prophet through hardship“He complains to Allah, not about Allah, but about himself.”Sep 5, 2025Follow the Prophet’s mercy and Sunnah“It’s about living the legacy of the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”Aug 29, 2025Love the Prophet by following his Sunnah“The question is how much do you follow him.”Aug 23, 2025Love for the Prophet is learned and practiced“He would joke in a manner that he would not lie to people.”Aug 22, 2025Education and work can become worship“We are to attain excellence in the dunya and we are to attain excellence in the akhirah.”Aug 15, 2025Reset your life around prayer“What do I want to accomplish for the next six months?”Aug 8, 2025Education needs faith, character, and purpose“True knowledge and ilm does not only provide you information; it brings you the closeness of Allah.”Aug 1, 2025Families are a trust from Allah“Family itself is a divine trust from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”