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Khutbahs at Islamic Educational Center of Orange County
44 khutbahs the masjid posted, newest first.
2026
Oct 30, 2026Honor matters more than victoryOct 24, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniPut justice above family loyalty“Justice means you have to take care of your family but also justice means you don't take care of your family at the expense of others.”Oct 10, 2026No one owns all truth or evil“No one person has a monopoly on everything that is good.”Oct 3, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniCharity means giving more than money“Charity is not only opening your wallet, but opening your heart, your soul, your mind, your time, your profession, your knowledge, your experience.”Sep 26, 2026How sin hardens the heart“When a person continuously sins, their heart becomes hardened.”Sep 19, 2026You can interrupt harmful habits“What I do also does to me.”Sep 11, 2026Righteous public life begins with self-examination“When Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala disappears from the center of life, everything else begins to lose its proper place.”Sep 5, 2026Hijrah means leaving what holds you backAug 29, 2026Why believers need the Imams“The completion of revelation is not the same as the completion of the divine interpretation and explanation of that revelation.”Aug 22, 2026Success must not cost your values“None of it is worth abandoning my prayers or being hurtful towards others or compromising honesty or losing spiritual health or mistreating my family.”Aug 15, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniMuslims should help build America“You have to take the initiative, you have to work, you have to speak out.”Aug 1, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniProtect truth and life in times of war“When they surrender to you, you don't harm them.”Jul 25, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniReal peace requires patience and justice“These bombs are not going to build unity or trust.”Jul 18, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniWealth and children test our faithJul 11, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniFaith and character matter more than raceJul 4, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniShow Islam through character and service“Islam teaches us that actions are more important.”Jun 27, 2026Tyrants cannot escape Allah’s justice“There is no act of injustice or oppression that remains in perpetuity for an infinite amount of time.”Jun 20, 2026A believer turns hardship into spiritual good“The eyes may shed tears and the heart may break, however we do not utter a word or a phrase which displeases God.”Jun 13, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniAshura calls us to mourn and remain loyal“It's not an occasion for celebration and laughter; it's an occasion of sorrow and sadness.”Jun 6, 2026Ghadeer calls us to trustworthy leadership“Leadership in fact is a trust, it's not simply a title.”May 30, 2026Rightful leadership protects Islam and brotherhood“Sincere advice builds, but sarcasm and mockery destroys the relationship.”Apr 25, 2026Marriage requires a covenant, not just romance“God is observing, not just two witnesses out there clapping hands.”Apr 11, 2026Truth gives lasting honor and victory“Our distinction happens when we uphold the word of truth.”Mar 28, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniKeep faith whole through trust and patience“Patience is part of the process.”Mar 21, 2026Eid joins joy with responsibility“The joy of Eid is not a superficial joy.”Feb 28, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniRepair broken relationships before Eid“Being patient for one hour is worthier and better than worshipping God in seclusion for 40 years.”Feb 21, 2026Controlling the tongue protects the heart“If you want to enjoy conversation with God in this month, control the tongue.”Feb 14, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniPrepare for Ramadan with true fasting“We ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to enable us inshaAllah to practice the real fasting.”Feb 7, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniHear every side before judging“You cannot find the perfect person on the surface of earth, my friend.”Jan 31, 2026 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniResolve disagreements with humility and self-control“Love for others what you love for yourself.”Jan 10, 2026Goodness requires action, not passive waiting“You will win people over if you learn how to counterbalance their evil with your good.”Jan 3, 2026Release your burdens and return to Allah“The best path to Allah is not doing more but carrying less.”
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Dec 27, 2025Jesus points us toward humble servitude“Isa alayhi salam is a sign, not because he breaks God's order, but because he reveals it.”Dec 6, 2025Marriage needs faith and shared care“You have to create this intimacy between you.”Nov 29, 2025 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniMarriage needs a clear written agreement“The most important covenant you make in your lifetime.”Nov 22, 2025The Prophet’s women teach courage and faith“The best of you, oh men, are those who are best to their woman.”Oct 25, 2025A daughter’s marriage needs family wisdom“Both have to come to this conclusion that this marriage is a good marriage.”Oct 4, 2025God's mercy is greater than punishment“God created mankind to bestow His forgiveness.”Sep 27, 2025God judges people by the truth they receive“If you leave him alone, if you don't tamper with him, this child is going to grow as a believer in God.”Sep 13, 2025Why Islamic inheritance shares are fair“Islam never said in this book that men are better than women or women are inferior to men.”Aug 30, 2025Faith grows through sincere companionship“How unfortunate is it for a man to live an entire life yet not gather a few sincere close friends.”Aug 9, 2025Allah's respite does not excuse oppression“Expose the oppressor, expose the person committing the injustice to themselves and the world.”Aug 2, 2025 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniWorship gives life purpose and peace“Happiness with what you have is a wealth that never exhausts.”Jun 9, 2025 · Moustafa Al-QazwiniBuild your identity around serving God“Social media creates fake identity, not real identity.”