From ISCJ's minbar
Khutbahs at Islamic Society of Central Jersey
40 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 8 speakers, newest first.
2026
Oct 23, 2026Small compromises can destroy the heart“Spirituality without knowledge, without practice, is no spirituality.”Oct 23, 2026 · Faraz KhanBelievers should answer blessings with gratitudeOct 16, 2026Gentle parenting builds a righteous home“We need to be friends with our kids.”Oct 9, 2026Let prayer change how you live“Ask yourself what your prayer changed about you today.”Sep 18, 2026Trust Allah through life’s unavoidable struggles“Difficulty is part of this dunya.”Sep 11, 2026 · M ShallanShare Islam through mercy and justice“The world needs the justice of Islam.”Sep 11, 2026Muslim brotherhood means caring beyond death“Continue to honor those relationships by being that community that actually cares for one another beyond just the here and now.”Sep 4, 2026 · Faraz KhanFaith stays strong when Allah comes first“Why you're different is because you have the message.”Aug 28, 2026 · Faraz KhanIslam means living by the Quran“You have a greater goal and that is to get to a place where you live forever.”Aug 28, 2026 · Haris FarooquiFollow the Prophet’s beautiful example“For all of mankind, there is a good example, a perfect example for you.”Aug 22, 2026Distraction can cover our connection to Allah“Read the Quran, reflect on the Quran, understand what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is trying to tell you.”Aug 21, 2026 · Mashhud HussainTrue faith means kindness in every setting“You have to notice things that other people might not notice.”Aug 14, 2026Allah will judge oppression“Complacency in itself is a crime that one can commit by staying silent.”Aug 7, 2026 · Faraz KhanTrue belief shows in disciplined choices“Legal does not make it halal for you and me, brothers and sisters.”Aug 7, 2026 · Ismail BowersRemembering Allah brings peace and sweetness“The dunya has no real sweetness except in the remembrance of Allah.”Jul 31, 2026 · Ismail BowersMarriage needs faith and good character“The best of you are the best to their wives in all forms of goodness.”Jul 31, 2026 · FarhadAct against temptation and hardship“The Muslim's life is a life of behavioral activation.”Jul 25, 2026 · Shomail MalikHumility begins with saying sorry first“If there is disharmony, if the relationship has been knocked off of equilibrium, then be the first person to say sorry.”Jul 24, 2026Keep striving for Jannah until your last breathJul 18, 2026Return to Allah before it is too lateJul 17, 2026True freedom means surrendering to Allah“The true freedom is knowing what is worth more than your comfort.”Jul 10, 2026 · Ismail BowersAllah values faithful effort over results“In every moment we do our best, we give the best that we can, whether that's in deen or dunya.”Jul 3, 2026 · Faraz KhanYoung Muslims belong in mosque life“Jum'ah is your place in masjid.”Jul 3, 2026Praise Allah through every hardship“The only thing that will help us on the day of judgment is iman.”Jun 26, 2026Trust in Allah grows through testsJun 19, 2026Oppression can begin in our own homes“What we see outside is a small manifestation of what is waiting to come in the Akhira for those who oppress their own parents.”Jun 19, 2026True freedom means sacrificing for Allah“Our work is in the effort. Allah is the one who is going to control the results.”Jun 12, 2026True success means serving others well“Service to others is the rent that you pay for your room here on earth.”May 8, 2026Prepare for the Hereafter by disciplining yourself“There has to be a list of things where we know I will never ever cross these boundaries.”May 1, 2026 · Ismail BowersCaring for parents brings Allah’s pleasure“I know of no quicker path to the pleasure of Allah and no shorter path to Jannah than Birrul Walidah.”Apr 24, 2026 · Faraz KhanBuild taqwa through disciplined daily habits“One of the best things to do is to make sure Salah is on time and sleep is on time.”Apr 24, 2026 · Mashhud HussainTrust Allah and take the first step“I will trust in Allah, I will have tawakkal in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, but I will push forward.”Apr 17, 2026 · Faraz KhanArrogance rejects truth and belittles people“We belong to God and truly we shall return back to Him.”Apr 10, 2026Let Ramadan worship continue all year“The most beloved deeds to Allah are the ones that are most consistent even if they're few.”Apr 3, 2026 · Ismail BowersMake decisions with reason and istikhara“After Salatul Istikhara, go with what you feel is best, what makes sense to you, and see if Allah keeps the doors open.”Apr 3, 2026Your character is your credibility“For us, our character is our credibility.”Mar 27, 2026 · AhmedKeep Ramadan’s spiritual gains alive“We need to thank Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala by our actions because true thanks is by actions.”Mar 27, 2026 · Ismail BowersKeep a daily portion of Quran“Every single one of us should have a portion every day of reciting Al-Quran Al-Kareem.”Mar 13, 2026 · Faraz KhanReturn to Allah in Ramadan’s final nights“The ones who make tawbah return back to Allah.”Feb 20, 2026 · Faraz KhanRamadan builds taqwa through daily discipline“Let us go back to Allah and put Allah first in our lives.”