From ICCP's minbar

Khutbahs at Islamic Community Center of Phoenix

52 khutbahs the masjid posted, newest first.

2026

Oct 17, 2026Do not rejoice in another’s misfortune“When your brother succeeds, be happy for him; when he receives a blessing, ask Allah to bless him; when he faces hardship, ask Allah to help him.”Sep 25, 2026Righteous deeds outlive worldly attachments“We should not give our best attention to the things that will leave us.”Aug 8, 2026Use your gifts to serve others“Whatever talent you have is a gift from God, and it's something you're going to be asked for.”Jul 31, 2026Conceal faults and repent privately“Whoever conceals the fault of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his fault in this world and hereafter.”Jul 17, 2026Trust and mercy protect Muslim marriages“A successful marriage is not the one where two perfect people live together.”Jul 11, 2026Marital love grows through patience and kindness“Show love, for love itself invites love.”Jul 4, 2026Marriage needs patience, not constant criticism“Train yourself to overlook small mistakes.”Jun 3, 2026Hold to the Sunnah when society corruptsJun 3, 2026When silence lets corruption spread“When good people stay silent, evil becomes normal.”May 3, 2026Remembering Allah softens a hardened heart“If you want to soften your heart then feed the poor and stroke the head of an orphan.”May 3, 2026Reform yourself before advising others“Start with yourself, my brothers and sisters.”May 3, 2026Patience carries believers through hardship and ease“Courage, being courageous, is just being patient for one hour.”Apr 3, 2026Worship must continue after Ramadan“Hurry up to repent before the doors are closed and records are sealed.”Feb 3, 2026Taqwa is the foundation of true success“There is no wisdom like planning and preparing.”Feb 3, 2026Prayer is the believer's spiritual ascent“Whoever repents sincerely, believes, and does righteous deeds, Allah forgives him, and even replaces his sins with good deeds.”Jan 3, 2026Trust Allah, repent, and seek goodness“Ask Allah for forgiveness in this life and in the hereafter, inshallah.”Jan 3, 2026Relief follows hardship through patient faith“The best act of worship is to stand and wait for relief.”Jan 3, 2026How to attain Allah's love“Allah the Almighty, when He loves a servant, He facilitates goodness for him.”Jan 3, 2026Gratitude turns worldly blessings into lasting good“It's not just words you utter.”

2025

Dec 3, 2025Dua grows through obedience and repentance“Allah has promised to respond, and His promise never fails.”Dec 3, 2025Faith grows through mutual care and justice“The Muslim does not accept injustice for his brother, nor leave him to be a slave to an oppressor.”Dec 3, 2025Use Allah's blessings to help others“It's worship and being kind and gentle to Allah's creation.”Nov 3, 2025Every person has God-given talents“Turn from being pessimistic to an optimistic person.”Nov 3, 2025Sin distances us from Allah and peace“You want a peace of mind? Stay away from sins and disobedience.”Nov 3, 2025Islam calls us to care for every neighbor“I'm not going to eat when other Muslims are not eating.”Oct 3, 2025Sincere charity protects us through Judgment“Every one of us will be in the shade of his charity until judgment is passed between people.”Oct 3, 2025Sin darkens the heart and harms society“You do a small sin and it becomes regular, it becomes acceptable.”Oct 3, 2025Rejoice in the Prophet and follow his Sunnah“The goodness of the Muslim Ummah lies in this prophetic guidance, the Qur'an and the Sunnah, which Allah revealed as a clarification of everything.”Sep 3, 2025Return to Allah through sincere repentance“Beyond them lies the love of Allah, the love of our Creator.”Sep 3, 2025Maintaining family ties brings mercy“Let us connect with our relative and leave behind any argument, separation, or blaming one another.”Sep 3, 2025Love goodness for others as for yourself“Be trustworthy and peaceful wherever you are and with whoever you are with.”Sep 3, 2025Faith requires balance and sound knowledge“Ask where is the proof and where is the scripture which actually supports your fatwa.”Sep 3, 2025Oppression harms others and must be repaired“Oppression leads to bloodshed as most wars and fights happen due to worldly rivalry and unjust transgression against the guidance of the almighty creator.”Sep 3, 2025Guarded senses shape a righteous life“Keep your promises when you make them.”Sep 3, 2025Unity grows through Quran and Sunnah“Holding firmly to Allah's rope is to follow the Holy Quran and to follow its guidance.”Sep 3, 2025Hijrah means leaving sin for Allah“Inshallah, you will be on the right path.”Sep 3, 2025Finish Ramadan with worship and charitySep 3, 2025Small acts of worship erase sins“Speaking with Allah's servant with words of kindness, goodness and respect is more loved by them more than receiving any monetary help.”Sep 3, 2025The Prophet's character answers insult with mercy“I was not given the revelation to curse anyone, but I was giving the revelation to be guidance and mercy.”Sep 3, 2025Zakah purifies wealth and supports the needy“Charity is a proof of your faith.”Sep 3, 2025Contentment with Allah brings true wealth“Be satisfied with what Allah ordained for you, you would be the wealthiest among people.”Sep 3, 2025Mindfulness of Allah leads to true success“Do not underestimate the bounties of Allah over you.”Sep 3, 2025Faith in revelation must shape conduct“When we talk about faith, we talk about conduct.”Sep 3, 2025True faith follows the Prophet's guidance“The genuine proof of a truthful faith is to exalt and apply what Muhammad, peace be upon him, brought to us.”Sep 3, 2025Righteous friendship shapes this life and the next“You are who you are around.”Sep 3, 2025Ramadan can build a life of goodness“Let us practice the best of manners and the best of conduct and the best of etiquette.”Sep 3, 2025Unity and respect strengthen the Muslim community“Disagreements are not to be used as justifications for division and fighting one another.”Sep 3, 2025Faithfulness shapes every important relationship“The greatest covenant of all to fulfill is the covenant with Allah.”Sep 3, 2025How believers become the best ummah“We will be the best nations sent to mankind when we become believers in Allah, practicing our faith, and following these conditions.”Sep 3, 2025Faith should lead Muslims to serve others“Get involved in your local community.”Sep 3, 2025Respect earlier revelations and share your faith“The love of our prophet is not complete without the love of your prophet.”Sep 3, 2025Worldly success must serve the Hereafter“Allah appreciates those who strive to seek Him with obedience.”