From Islamic Center of's minbar
Khutbahs at Islamic Center of Western Suburbs (ICWS)
48 khutbahs the masjid posted, newest first.
2026
Oct 30, 2026Denying faith includes harming others“If people give you assistance don't repay it with evil.”Oct 23, 2026Cooperate for good, not sin“We must cooperate with anyone on all matters that bring righteousness to a society, regardless who's leading the effort.”Oct 16, 2026Worship means obeying Allah in all life“All prophets came with this single message.”Oct 9, 2026Faith is the first bond of brotherhood“The first bond is the bond of aqida of faith.”Oct 2, 2026Faith matters more than family ties“Our whole life is an exercise in patience.”Sep 25, 2026Allah controls power and every outcome“The Quran does not give us a story for the purpose of narrating a historical event.”Sep 18, 2026Supplication requires effort and sincere deeds“You take the first step, Allah will respond.”Sep 11, 2026Faith keeps power within divine limits“We were born alone, we will die alone, and will be judged alone.”Sep 4, 2026Self-accountability leads to a peaceful soul“The nafs al lawama is constantly reproaching and blaming itself.”Aug 28, 2026Parents are responsible for raising faithful childrenAug 21, 2026The Prophet’s unletteredness showed divine guidance“We have to study his Sunnah and follow it.”Aug 14, 2026Love Prophet Muhammad by following his example“Loving Prophet Muhammad is an integral part of our faith.”Jul 17, 2026Sincere obedience leaves no room for tricks“You cannot fool Allah; Allah knows your intentions.”Jul 3, 2026Allah’s signs point to His oneness“Our creation in itself is a sign of Allah's perfect design and His ability and His knowledge.”Jun 26, 2026Know Allah to avoid shirk and despair“Shirk, associating with Allah, is the greatest sin.”Jun 12, 2026Our choices shape the consequences we face“We don't have the choice to accept or not accept the consequences of our action.”May 29, 2026Ibrahim's devotion can guide your lifeMay 22, 2026Hajj renews our covenant with Allah“Hajj, after all, is a renewal of our covenant with Allah.”May 8, 2026Prepare for the certainty of Judgment“All matters will be presented in their true form and judged in their true form on that day.”May 1, 2026Recognize Shaytan's tactics and repent“He has no power; he cannot make you sin.”Apr 24, 2026Arrogance blinds us to Allah's guidance“We are all the same in the eyes of Allah except for taqwa.”Apr 17, 2026Hardship can bring you back to Allah“If a sickness brings you to Allah, that sickness is a blessing.”Apr 3, 2026Guidance is a choice, not coercion“We have to focus on our aqeedah.”Mar 20, 2026True prayer shapes a believer’s character“People have to be safe around you.”Mar 13, 2026Spending for Allah benefits the giver“We're the beneficiary, not the people receiving it.”Feb 27, 2026A purposeful universe calls us to taqwa“Allah did not create this universe in vain. It has a purpose.”Feb 20, 2026Creed must come before Islamic law“You have to build the foundation first in anything.”Feb 13, 2026Fasting is meant to build taqwa“The point of fasting is to attain taqwa.”Jan 30, 2026Faith and work build success in both worlds“Success in this life and success in the hereafter, they're one and the same.”Jan 16, 2026Success requires fearing Allah fully“Everything in this life is a test that we must pass.”Jan 9, 2026All strength and success come from Allah“We exist under the mercy of Allah.”Jan 2, 2026Live Islam before you share it“Be a good example of Islam without opening your mouth.”
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Dec 19, 2025Ihsan means excellence in all we do“Don't just do a half a job, do a complete job.”Dec 5, 2025Choose lawful paths over doubtful means“For everything else other than acts of worship, the default is they are lawful.”Nov 14, 2025Use science to reflect, not prove the Quran“Science by nature is not final.”Nov 7, 2025Righteousness is faith put into action“When the righteous make a pledge, they fulfill.”Oct 31, 2025The qibla change tests sincere obedience“Whenever you follow Allah, Allah will preserve your acts of worship.”Oct 10, 2025Creation reveals the Creator's perfection“When you look at His creation, the perfection of creation shows you how perfect the Creator is.”Oct 3, 2025Contemplating creation reveals Allah’s wisdom“We have to contemplate in order to appreciate Allah tabarakah wa ta'ala.”Sep 26, 2025Surah al-Qamar warns us to remain steadfast“There is no safety from Allah except by going to Him.”Sep 19, 2025Death and judgment call us to prepare“The absence of a hereafter creates so many unanswered questions in this life.”Sep 12, 2025Transgression brings warnings before destruction“Evil transgression in this life does not go unanswered.”Sep 5, 2025Prepare now for the return to Allah“The way to the eternal happiness is faith, patience, and we do need a lot of patience in this life.”Aug 29, 2025Your choices shape your lasting legacy“Everyone is responsible for their action.”Aug 22, 2025True knowledge prepares us for eternity“The Quran and the Sunnah are our manual.”Aug 15, 2025Revelation comes from Allah alone“The Wahy comes from Allah and the Prophet receives it and relays it.”Aug 8, 2025The Quran must be understood and lived“Gaining knowledge of our faith should be priority number one.”Aug 1, 2025Speak truthfully and judge fairly“The way you treat your own daughter when she makes a mistake should be the same way you treat your daughter-in-law when she makes the same mistake.”