From ICSC's minbar
Khutbahs at Islamic Center of Southern California
71 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 13 speakers, newest first.
2026
Oct 30, 2026Hardship can build strength and faith“Patience, as we understand it, is action.”Oct 10, 2026 · Gasser HathoutFaithful relationships need obedience to AllahOct 3, 2026 · Asim BuyuksoyAI needs wisdom, not just information“We should not allow AI to give us more information while giving us less wisdom.”Sep 26, 2026 · Hassan ZeenniTaqwa means protecting others from harm“Al-Taqwa for humanity at large is not to inflict harm on others.”Sep 19, 2026 · Saheb AshrafiWorldly wealth does not prove Allah's love“All of our blessings are from Allah.”Aug 28, 2026 · Hassan ZeenniThe Prophet's character teaches mercy“Islam promotes mercy, compassion, tenderness, and gentleness.”Aug 22, 2026 · Furhan ZubairiA faithful life needs repentance and good character“Human beings are going to make mistakes.”Aug 8, 2026 · Saleh KholakiYoung Muslims build faith through daily choices“If you miss a prayer, please don't quit.”Aug 1, 2026 · Ahmed GabalawyAllah can mend what seems broken“O Allah mend us, O Allah guide us, and O Allah sustain us.”Jul 25, 2026 · Hassan ZeenniWorship should shape daily conductJul 11, 2026 · Salam Al-MarayatiMuslims must help fulfill America's promisesJul 4, 2026 · Saleh KholakiHijrah turns sacrifice into freedom and dignity“They sacrificed for a greater principle.”Jun 27, 2026 · Hassan ZeenniHijra teaches patience, sacrifice, and unity“People are seeking freedom, seeking justice and seeking peace.”Jun 13, 2026 · Malek BendelhoumSalah should change how we treat people“Salah is not just a thing that we robotically do five times a day.”Jun 3, 2026 · Hassan ZeenniIbrahim teaches us to question inherited beliefs“Ibrahim was definitely a person of courage who assumed his free will.”May 30, 2026 · Ahmed GabalawyMercy should reach beyond our inner circle“You and I should extend our kindness and our mercy to everyone, not just our inner circle.”May 3, 2026 · Asim BuyuksoyChildren learn faith from what parents live“Children do not listen as much as they imitate.”May 3, 2026 · Asim BuyuksoyA sound heart is true success“The only thing that truly matters is the condition of our hearts.”May 3, 2026 · Salam Al-MarayatiTruth and justice can extinguish war“We're against the war because we're following God's principles and we want the safety for our country and the safety for the people in the region.”May 3, 2026 · Gasser HathoutFaith in God is rooted within us“We have been programmed with innate knowledge and that Allah exists, that He is the Creator.”Apr 3, 2026 · Ahmed GabalawyRamadan should lead to lasting taqwaMar 3, 2026 · Ahmed SobohRamadan is blessed through the Quran“This Ramadan, I will convey the message of the Quran with as many people as I can.”Mar 3, 2026 · Asim BuyuksoyTreat Ramadan as possibly your last“A person may fast from food and drink but not from lies, backbiting or disobedience.”Mar 3, 2026 · Salam Al-MarayatiBeauty should shape how Muslims treat others“Beauty is our respite, our rest and relaxation, our drive and focus to repair what is wrong, which is Islah.”Mar 3, 2026 · Gasser HathoutRamadan helps us see truth clearly“The good news is that the knowledge still gives us power even if the illusion doesn't dissipate.”Feb 3, 2026 · Yassir FazagaA strong home needs daily love“Having good feelings but never expressing it is like buying a gift, wrapping it, but never presenting it.”Feb 3, 2026 · Ahmed GabalawyKeep wealth in your hands, not your heart“The dunya was in their hands.”Feb 3, 2026 · Salam Al-MarayatiTruthful witness requires courage and justice“Speaking the truth guides repentance, healing, and reconciliation.”Feb 3, 2026 · Hassan ZeenniFaith must be shown through righteous actionJan 3, 2026 · Adel SyedSmall acts of faith build strong communities“What we will be judged on is how much we try.”Jan 3, 2026 · Asim BuyuksoyIslam honors Jesus without worshipping him“Islam is not a new religion.”Jan 3, 2026 · Salam Al-MarayatiUnity helps Muslims face fear and injustice“Fragmentation is the major challenge before us, whether it's ethnic fragmentation or political fragmentation or even schools of thought.”
2025
Nov 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyHeedlessness can blind the heart“The dunya itself is not evil, but living for the dunya and forgetting the purpose behind it is what blinds the heart.”Nov 3, 2025 · Furhan ZubairiWorship that erases sins and raises ranks“Making wudu with boiling hot water is hard.”Nov 3, 2025 · Ahmed GabalawyEmotional generosity helps people through hardship“Take the time to listen to others without interrupting.”Nov 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyStand firm against tyranny and injustice“To stand for justice means to stand against tyranny.”Nov 3, 2025 · Saleh KholakiAllah’s light guides believers through life“Allah has the ultimate source of light and guidance.”Oct 3, 2025Remembering death clarifies how to live“Take account of yourself before you are taken account of.”Oct 3, 2025 · Salam Al-MarayatiFreedom is a God-given responsibility“True freedom is when you are the master of your temptations, desires, biases, and ego.”Oct 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyThe Prophet’s mercy calls us to kindness“Verily, I was not sent to invoke curses, but rather, I was only sent as mercy.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hassan ZeenniBeing Muslim means bringing peace and making amends“Are you a person who is not harming others in any form or any shape?”Sep 3, 2025 · Ahmed SobohTrue faith changes how we speak and treat others“Your faith is not complete if your neighbors are always afraid of you.”Sep 3, 2025 · Ahmed GabalawyLive your faith before the final breath“Every action we do, every word we say, we are either feeding our faith or making our faith dry.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hassan ZeenniLet remembrance of Allah shape daily life“Spirituality is not a moment; it is not a season; it is a lifestyle.”Sep 3, 2025 · Gasser HathoutUse your mind in faithful worship“I shouldn't be afraid of the intellect; I shouldn't be afraid to try to understand.”Sep 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyTreat others as you wish to be treated“As we want others to respect our life and dignity, so we must respect and protect the life and dignity of others.”Sep 3, 2025 · Gasser HathoutRamadan can transform how we face trialsSep 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyThe Quran should shape daily life“Reading and reflecting upon the Qur'an nourish our souls and strengthen our faiths.”Sep 3, 2025 · Ahmed GabalawyGentle correction protects our good deeds“The believer is the mirror of the other believers.”Sep 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyForgiveness frees you from resentment“When you forgive, you are making the biggest favor to yourself by freeing yourself from the resentment and the grudge.”Sep 3, 2025 · Gasser HathoutBuild lasting prayer in your children“The prayer is a help to them in their lives.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hassan ZeenniFaith must lead to righteous action“The essence of life is that faith should produce action.”Sep 3, 2025 · Ahmed GabalawyTeach faith through questions and examples“Start with the basics then when they do the basics then you can move on to the next one.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hassan ZeenniTurn shared values into lasting character“Evaluate yourself before you are evaluated.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saleh KholakiThank Allah in every circumstance“If prosperity attends him or her he thanks Allah and that is good for him or her.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hassan ZeenniMuslims should stay engaged after elections“Let us treat each other with humbleness.”Sep 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyJustice must stand above personal interests“The Quranic standards transcend consideration of race, religion, color, and creed.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hassan ZeenniHajj should recenter Allah in daily life“It's about using every gift that Allah had given you in your struggle.”Sep 3, 2025 · Salam Al-MarayatiPatience means persevering through adversity“Being patient doesn't just mean be still.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saleh KholakiPrayer keeps us steady through trials“If you pray on time, rest assured that Allah loves you.”Sep 3, 2025 · Abdullah al MamunPrepare now for a Ramadan not guaranteed“We cannot take it for granted that we will reach Ramadan.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saleh KholakiWealth is a trust, not a status symbol“When you have wealth don't boast.”Sep 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyThe Prophet teaches mercy for all creation“Let us emulate his character his teachings and guidance and become the ambassador of mercy and compassion insha'Allah.”Sep 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyPatience turns hardship into faithful action“Patience is not just a passive endurance of difficulties but an active conscious decision to maintain faith in Allah and also act according to His will.”Sep 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyAllah's love comes through repentance and worship“Divine love is the highest form of love.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hassan ZeenniKeep faith through a long struggleSep 3, 2025 · Salam Al-MarayatiAbraham's legacy calls us to seek truth“Asking sincere questions is an act of devotion.”Sep 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyReading makes learning an act of worship“Reading should not just be an intellectual activity but also a spiritual journey that gets us closer to our Creator Allah.”Sep 3, 2025 · Asim BuyuksoyJustice must stand above personal interests“Oppression is defined as the act of exploiting differences and establishing dominance over others.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saleh KholakiPatience and action for Palestine“Number one is to do what we can do to help our brothers and sisters in Palestine and Gaza.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saleh KholakiAnswer harm with mercy and good“Our best course of action is not to do evil in our turn, but to do what will best repel evil.”