From ICPC Paterson's minbar
Khutbahs at Islamic Center of Passaic County
38 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 7 speakers, newest first.
2026
Oct 31, 2026 · Mohammad AbbasiBuild community power through civic action“Social capital is a direct result of civic engagement.”Oct 24, 2026 · Yasir FahmyWorship begins with knowing Allah“The Qur'an is, if you will, a love letter from the divine to His creation so that we can get to know Him.”Oct 17, 2026Live ready for the Day of Judgment“Nothing is weightier on the scales of the day of judgment than the good deeds of a believing man or a believing woman.”Sep 25, 2026 · Mohammad AbbasiMuslims must confront injustice through lawful action“Political participation is much more nuanced.”Sep 19, 2026Guard your heart from what you consume“The ayat of Allah are plentiful.”Sep 11, 2026 · Yasir FahmyLook beyond the moment when deciding“The best way that you can ensure that you are making the best decision in the moment is number one, filter it through the Quran and Sunnah.”Aug 22, 2026Honor the Prophet through merciful character“The reason why the people loved him and embraced him was because of his character.”Aug 7, 2026Strong Muslim identity requires firm principles“If my son or daughter doesn't know the value of sticking to their principles, they will buckle in front of peer pressure.”Jul 25, 2026Parents must build strong Muslim children“The best thing a father could do for his son is to prepare him to be a man.”Jul 18, 2026 · ZaiedThe Prophet loved us but feared dunya“I fear for you that you will vie with one another and compete with one another in greed over this dunya.”Jul 3, 2026 · Yasir FahmyHonest dealings bring Allah’s barakah“Being honest and sincere and giving in the way of Allah in your dealings in life is the secret that will ensure that Allah puts endless barakah in your transactions.”Jun 26, 2026Use your time before it runs out“You're going to be asked about what you did with your time.”Jun 19, 2026 · ZaiedA new year calls us to account“Are you spending your years in pursuit of your real purpose?”Jun 12, 2026 · Yasir FahmyUthman shows complete surrender“The signifying character trait of al-Islam is modesty.”Jun 5, 2026 · Yasir FahmyHappiness follows worship and responsibility“Happiness is a byproduct that Allah may bestow upon a person.”May 29, 2026 · Ismal HamdiSacrifice means giving up what distances us from Allah“Islam is a religion of sacrifice from beginning to end.”May 22, 2026 · Yasir FahmyDhul Hijjah calls us back to Allah“Give more charity, more fasting, more dhikr, more dua, more Quran.”May 15, 2026Ibrahim's submission can renew our faith“What made him worthy was his willingness to fulfill all the commandments of Allah SWT.”May 1, 2026Faith requires serving Allah’s creation“The true leader is the one who cares about the best interests of those around him.”Apr 17, 2026 · Yasir FahmyZoom out from this world's trials“There is no circumstance of the dunya that will alter the state of my heart.”Apr 3, 2026 · Ismail HamdiPrayer needs a focused heart“You can't pray Salah if you're connected to what you're doing.”Mar 13, 2026Carry Ramadan into everyday life“Allah wants to prepare you for what is after Ramadan, when life goes back to its norms.”Mar 6, 2026Ramadan calls us to purify the soul“Ramadhan comes to teach us to search in the most effective place possible.”Jan 23, 2026 · Mohammad AbbasiFasting builds faith beyond Ramadan“The ability to do tazkiyah is a gift from Allah.”Jan 2, 2026Worship should reform our character“What does Allah want for me?”
2025
Dec 26, 2025 · Mohammad AbbasiPut Allah first in a purposeful life“Change starts with deciding what is the most important thing for you as a person.”Dec 19, 2025 · Munther El-AlamiTurn to Allah and grow in taqwa“It's how quickly I am to go back to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala when I make a mistake.”Dec 5, 2025 · Yasir FahmyMake the masjid your first home“The Masjid has to become your focal point.”Nov 28, 2025Taqwa turns ordinary actions into worship“There is no internal turmoil because Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has given us a means to achieve internal peace.”Nov 21, 2025Taqwa and character grow through practice“If you want to be a person of taqwa you have to be a person who is constantly doing the acts of taqwa.”Nov 21, 2025 · Yasir FahmyGive what you can every day“I never dismiss any act of virtue.”Nov 7, 2025The Quran calls for humble leadership“The reason why human beings or society is on the brink of crumbling is because of selfishness.”Oct 17, 2025 · Yasir FahmyLet the Akhirah drive your life“If the dunya motivates you, then it's going to imprison you.”Oct 3, 2025True wealth begins in the heart“True wealth is in the heart and not in your hands.”Sep 19, 2025 · Yasir FahmyMeet changing times with prophetic hope“The Muslim must never be dampened by the circumstances of time.”Aug 22, 2025 · Mohammad AbbasiDua must be joined with sustained effort“Allah Azza wa Jalla does not twist the universal laws to our appeasement or to make us happy or to make it just to make us victorious.”Aug 8, 2025 · Emad HamdehTrust Allah when oppression seems overwhelming“Allah comes for the believer in the moment when things get the most difficult.”Aug 1, 2025Suffering should awaken hope and action“My hope is in Allah and Allah will change the reality.”