From ICNYC's minbar
Khutbahs at The Islamic Center of New York City
36 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 3 speakers, newest first.
2026
Oct 3, 2026 · Khalid LatifHomes must be safe from abuse“Do not allow us to value the appearance of a marriage more than the safety of the people within it.”Sep 26, 2026True faith serves people and Allah“We have a comprehensive and holistic understanding of this deen that goes beyond just benefiting ourselves to benefiting humanity at large.”Sep 19, 2026 · Fouad ElgohariTruthfulness means trusting Allah in hardship“I'm done fearing what has no power ultimately without the permission of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Sep 11, 2026 · Khalid LatifBuild belonging without inherited fear“Prophetic hope is rooted in the idea and recognition that even if I don't see the good that lies ahead, I believe in possibility and Allah's goodness.”Sep 5, 2026 · Khalid LatifKnowledge should lead to ethical actionAug 28, 2026Love the Prophet through active mercyAug 22, 2026 · Khalid LatifLove for the Prophet must shape character“Let Muslims be known not merely by what we oppose, but by what we contribute.”Aug 15, 2026Build yourself to serve others“Develop yourself, hold yourself to that highest standard as much as possible, but go easy on others.”Aug 8, 2026 · Khalid LatifWhy believers need gentle reminders“The reminder in and of itself is embedded in what our tradition offers.”Jul 18, 2026 · Khalid LatifTrue contentment comes from returning to Allah“Despite what is happening in the world, you are still built to be someone who does not leave God behind.”Jul 11, 2026 · Khalid LatifFear of people corrupts the heart“Your Islam is your greatest asset and never a liability.”Jul 4, 2026 · Khalid LatifHeat exposes our unearned comforts“Go buy a bottle of water and hand it to somebody who is working on the streets near your house.”Jun 27, 2026 · Khalid LatifHuman worth is more than status“We have learned to measure people by what they have instead of who they are.”Jun 20, 2026 · Khalid LatifRemembering history must lead to justice“The commemoration of these days is not so that we celebrate in the sense that we think certain things have just stopped.”Jun 13, 2026 · Yahya RhodusReview, thank Allah, and set intentions“The reality is there's no such thing as a small blessing.”May 29, 2026 · Khalid LatifCare for the body as a trust“Our tradition teaches us the physical body is an amana.”May 22, 2026Meet hardship and hatred with patient faith“God consciousness informs the way that we understand the world and the events that take place in our lives.”May 15, 2026 · Khalid LatifLet Dhul Hijjah remembrance lead to action“Make us people who stand beside the oppressed not only in emotion but in action.”May 8, 2026 · Khalid LatifArrogance blinds us to people's dignity“The most prevalent manifestation of this kibur in our day-to-day lives is to reduce and simplify people to singular characteristics.”May 4, 2026Taqwa grows through small consistent deeds“The most beloved actions to Allah are those that are most consistent even if they're small.”Apr 17, 2026 · Khalid LatifTruthfulness must shape faith and action“You're very real and very honest about who you are.”Apr 11, 2026Ramadan trains us for year-round worship“Ramadan was the school in which we practiced things.”Apr 10, 2026Prayer keeps you focused on Allah“Our salah is where we regain focus on Allah SWT and our mission.”Mar 27, 2026 · Khalid LatifRamadan's lessons must shape everyday ethics“You can't say justice only happens for 30 days of the year.”Mar 20, 2026 · Khalid LatifTaqwa must continue after Ramadan“What did you do with it?”Mar 13, 2026 · Khalid LatifCarry Ramadan’s simplicity beyond the month“Solitude was never about being away from people as much as about being away from distractions.”Feb 20, 2026 · Khalid LatifLet Ramadan reveal your character“You do not want to shut down conversations around your own self-growth.”Feb 13, 2026 · Khalid LatifRamadan should change how we live“One of the signs of an accepted Ramadan is that you are different after, not the same.”Feb 6, 2026 · Khalid LatifPrepare for Ramadan by softening the heart“Teach us how to steady our hearts.”Jan 30, 2026 · Khalid LatifRamadan opens doors but demands actionJan 16, 2026Faith requires action against injustice“Prioritizing God does not mean neglecting people and what is happening around us.”Jan 2, 2026 · Khalid LatifThe Hereafter should change how we live“Believing in something bigger than ourselves will help us to live bigger than ourselves.”
2025
Dec 26, 2025Prepare for Ramadan with taqwa and mercy“Taqwa is not about being terrified of Allah.”Dec 5, 2025 · Khalid LatifThe Sunnah must shape how we live“You don't just read the hadith, you live the hadith.”Nov 28, 2025 · Khalid LatifMeasure your life by what you give“The Mizan is going to measure intentions.”Nov 14, 2025Dua keeps us connected to Allah“You have to have a heart that's really connected to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”