From ICFV's minbar

Khutbahs at Islamic Centre of Fountain Valley

60 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 16 speakers, newest first.

2026

Oct 30, 2026Repent sincerely and show mercy to others“A person's struggle with a sin doesn't define them.”Oct 24, 2026Faith is tested through hardship“A man is tested according to his religion.”Oct 17, 2026 · Ahmad JabalawiThink first and keep emotions in check“His emotions did not overstep the boundaries of Allah Almighty.”Oct 3, 2026 · Tariq TikkishEvery blessing and hardship is a test“Our job is to do what we can and leave the rest to Allah.”Sep 25, 2026Return to Allah and live with taqwa“Whatever mistake you made, you raise your hand and say, Allah, I'm returning back to you.”Sep 19, 2026Work hard, but trust Allah’s provision“Just because I work hard at my job, doesn't mean that the money I'm getting is because of the hard work I did.”Aug 29, 2026Painful losses may hide Allah's wisdom“Pray as if this is your last and final prayer.”Aug 22, 2026Islam is lived through characterAug 15, 2026 · MohamadFollow Allah's guidance without delay“We as Muslims have the guidance from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala that we need to appreciate and embrace.”Aug 8, 2026 · Obair KatchiGuarding the gaze protects the heart“When the stomach is full, it becomes very difficult to lower the gaze.”Aug 1, 2026 · Tariq TikkishTrust Allah through every hardship“The quickest, surest, safest way to get out of the storm is to go right through it.”Jul 25, 2026 · Rakan DawoudSincere repentance cannot be postponed“If you have your intention to leave the sin and even if you fall into it that's fine come back to Allah.”Jul 18, 2026Family responsibility is a path of honor“The real crisis is that society convinced us that the responsibility was a prison when Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala put it forth as a path of honor for us.”Jul 4, 2026Nuh teaches patience under opposition“The problem that the disbelievers have with you is not about your person.”Jun 27, 2026Trustworthiness should shape every part of life“Your faith is not complete if you don't have amanah.”Jun 20, 2026Wealth is a trust, not a privilege“Those that are weaker and poorer than us we shouldn't be arrogant.”Jun 13, 2026 · Ahmad JabalawiLove and apologies hold families together“Today you and I should find someone to say I love you.”Jun 3, 2026Our gestures reveal the heart“Non-verbal communication could earn us good deeds or bad deeds.”Jun 3, 2026 · Mohammad AttyaHajj renews the heart through obedience“They take their problems with them.”May 3, 2026Turn urgency toward the hereafter“We should really apply that sense of urgency for the hereafter.”May 3, 2026Allah’s calls teach believers to live Islam“If you maintain a life of Islam, this is the best plan.”May 3, 2026Surah At-Tawbah calls us to self-examination“The reason we learn the surah is so we can reflect on ourselves.”Apr 3, 2026 · Mustafa OmarFasting builds self-control beyond Ramadan“Ramadan is the opportunity for us to make permanent changes.”Apr 3, 2026 · Bilal BhakhraniAfter Ramadan, keep worshipping with hope“As believers we should have that good opinion of Allah.”Mar 3, 2026 · Munir EltalMuslim success means obedience, mercy, and right action“The Muslims should not be perceived as a burden for the best month of the year.”Feb 3, 2026 · Ahmed JabalawiBuild wealth without losing your faith“Regardless of who you are, how old you are, it is time to invest.”Feb 3, 2026 · Mohammad AtayaPurify the nafs before Ramadan“Ramadhan is training your nafs to adjust it on the taqwa of Allah.”Jan 3, 2026Gratitude turns daily blessings into contentment“When you wake up on a daily basis, just write 10 things that you are thankful for.”Jan 3, 2026 · Ahmad JablawiEmotional generosity starts with family and community

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Dec 3, 2025 · Ahmad JabalawiPatience and gratitude through hardshipDec 3, 2025Allah’s mercy rewards sincere good deeds“Any good deed that we do Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala minimally will multiply it by 10 up to 700 times.”Nov 3, 2025Memorize Quranic duas for daily guidance“We are acknowledging, we are admitting, we are confessing that Allah is more powerful than us.”Nov 3, 2025 · Naser TekishDraw closer to Allah every day“Our goal in this life is to please Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Nov 3, 2025Grief for Gaza must become action“The ceasefire, the so-called ceasefire, is not an opportunity now for us to relax.”Nov 3, 2025Boycotts must build Muslim economic power“Every meal you purchase from a Muslim restaurant, every car that you buy, these are seeds of empowerment.”Oct 3, 2025Patience means doing good through hardship“Part of patience is doing good even when it is difficult to do so.”Oct 3, 2025 · Ahmed Al JabalawiTrust Allah through painful waiting“We need to be better husbands, better fathers, better daughters, better wives, better neighbors.”Sep 3, 2025Put ego aside and restore family ties“No one will have your back as much as your siblings or your cousins will.”Sep 3, 2025The Prophet modeled calm, private respect“Do not engage people who are angry.”Sep 3, 2025Turn gratitude into worship and service“This is another level of showing gratitude to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala through our action.”Sep 3, 2025Salawat brings gratitude, closeness, and comfort“It is actually a mercy of Allah that He has made this a way for us to draw closer to the Prophet through this manner.”Sep 3, 2025Keep acting for Palestine without burning out“Whatever good you're doing in this country, in terms of your activism and so on, we need to be consistent with it.”Sep 3, 2025Small compromises can corrupt the heart“What I'm saying is we need to eliminate the little steps.”Sep 3, 2025Correct others gently and accept advice“You and I should be very gentle, very kind with each other.”Sep 3, 2025Trust Allah while taking practical actionSep 3, 2025Let Ramadan change you all year“The important point is quality and consistency.”Sep 3, 2025Recognize Shaytan and resist his traps“Shaitan is not just this guy on the side who's lightly whispering to you.”Sep 3, 2025 · Ahmad SobohDeath should shape how we liveSep 3, 2025Worship cannot replace people’s rights“Just because you pray and you fast, it doesn't mean you can ignore the rights of those that Allah has created with you in this life.”Sep 3, 2025Approach Ramadan as a better person“Am I going to approach this Ramadan being a better person than I was last year?”Sep 3, 2025Allah’s kindness calls us to live righteously“If you mess up, ask Allah for forgiveness and ask for something amazing.”Sep 3, 2025Enjoin good by knowing your community“You should be the role model of your kids.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saheb AshrafiRighteous children can raise parents in Jannah“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has elevated your status in Jannah today.”Sep 3, 2025 · Ahmad JabalawiQuran stories teach hope through hardship“Those stories in the Quran are timeless.”Sep 3, 2025Make this Ramadan better than last“We shouldn't do the same thing we did last year but this Ramadan should be better than last Ramadan and that should be our goal.”Sep 3, 2025Why Muslims should love and strive for Palestine“We should strive for this land.”Sep 3, 2025Ramadan is a chance to grow in taqwa“Ramadan washes away the sins and the negligence.”Sep 3, 2025Hajj should transform the heartSep 3, 2025True worship means drawing close to Allah“If I owe somebody something I call and I apologize because I want to be clear.”Sep 3, 2025Make every action meaningful worship