From IFP's minbar
Khutbahs at Islamic Foundation of Peoria
41 khutbahs the masjid posted, newest first.
2026
Oct 30, 2026Stay principled as times and people change“It's very, very difficult to stay a rock of hope.”Oct 24, 2026Healing heartbreak by turning to Allah“Pop that bubble and talk to somebody.”Oct 17, 2026Spiritual reform starts with honest self-accountability“Make amends and say sorry and accept your mistakes and faults before you meet the maker of the universe.”Oct 10, 2026Faith can survive questions during hardship“Surround yourself with the right people.”Oct 3, 2026Belief in the Last Day must change us“Whatever you say and you do it will be written down either for you or against you.”Sep 25, 2026Sincere advice should begin with compassion“The occupation of the believer is to well wish for others.”Sep 19, 2026Following the Prophet brings spiritual healing“When the Rasul gives a command, we follow.”Sep 11, 2026Following the Prophet means living with mercy“The only way to get the love of Allah is to follow and abide by the Messenger of Allah.”Sep 5, 2026Allah's wisdom works through hardship“All what we need to focus is to rectify our hearts.”Aug 21, 2026Make mercy the basis of daily life“Be a means of comfort to the people around you.”Aug 14, 2026Mental health needs compassion and reformAug 7, 2026Good friends shape your character and faith“Make good friends. Your friends will either make you or they'll break you.”Aug 1, 2026Face hardship with hope and faith“Accept reality, but then be content with the qadar of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Jul 24, 2026Choose hope and resist negativity“Teach your children positivity so they take the ummah far.”Jul 18, 2026Healthy marriages need mercy and privacyJul 10, 2026Prophetic character repairs broken relationships“You're joining hearts; you're making the child feel good.”Jul 3, 2026True faith protects and serves neighbors“If Allah placed you in a neighborhood, your presence should be a means of solace and compassion for one and all.”Jun 26, 2026Ashura should inspire love and good deeds“Don't be proud about your heritage to such an extent where you become arrogant and you start looking down upon people.”Jun 19, 2026Ashura teaches gratitude and steadfastness“Never ever leave Allah no matter what the situation is and Allah will always help you.”Jun 12, 2026Everyone has dignity Allah gave them“Our job is to honor people by the worth Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala determined their worth to be.”Jun 5, 2026End family trauma with mercy“I suffered; therefore the cycle ends with me.”May 15, 2026Hajj is a daily discipline of taqwa“A believer does not argue endlessly.”May 8, 2026Mental health struggles do not diminish faithApr 24, 2026Death's timing is hidden, so prepare now“No matter how much money someone has, they cannot even buy one extra second when their time is up.”Apr 17, 2026Love for the Prophet means living his Sunnah“True adherence is fueled by love.”Apr 3, 2026Make Allah your first priority“We came in this dunia to be connected with Allah.”Mar 21, 2026Ramadan must produce lasting Quranic reform“We need to come back to the ethics of the Quran.”Mar 6, 2026Caring for orphans shows living faith“Caring for orphans is connected with your aqidah.”Feb 14, 2026Surah al-Isra rejects humiliation and restores hope“Apply the Quran in your life.”Feb 13, 2026Ramadan calls for lasting reform“Rizq is the provisions that you need.”Feb 8, 2026Fasting needs intention, knowledge, and mercy“Your actions will only be completed with genuine intention.”Feb 6, 2026Marriage should be simple and accessible“Marriage is not a social competition.”Jan 30, 2026Serve others to seek Allah's pleasure“The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others.”Jan 24, 2026Use Sha'ban to prepare for Ramadan“Decorate your house but decorate your heart as well.”Jan 9, 2026Let Allah’s guidance shape your whole life“Verily the best of this speech is the Book of Allah and the best of the guidance is that of His Messenger.”
2025
Dec 19, 2025Honor people beyond wealth and status“The beautiful view of Islam encouraged general respect and honor and dignity for all of humanity.”Nov 14, 2025Moral decay signals the Day of Judgment“One of the signs of the Day of Judgment is that the cheaters will become trustworthy people.”Sep 6, 2025The Prophet’s legacy calls us to repair wrongs“His demise is a responsibility for the Ummah to carry on his message in the best of ways.”Aug 29, 2025Prepare for death with a good ending“You will die as you love, and I will die as I love.”Aug 15, 2025Children need affection, guidance, and fairness“I don't remember a moment where I entered the house and I did not kiss and hug my children.”Aug 9, 2025Islam honors women and rejects abusive customs“Who are you to mistreat that woman?”