From Maryam Islamic Center's minbar
Khutbahs at Maryam Islamic Center (New Territory Islamic Center)
63 khutbahs the masjid posted, newest first.
2026
Oct 30, 2026A pure life gives more than it takes“We need to make sure that we are giving more than we are taking and it doesn't cause any corruption not within this community nor within another community.”Oct 24, 2026Your effort still matters when results are slow“The impact one individual can make.”Oct 10, 2026Justice means giving everyone their rights“Our deen is the religion of justice.”Oct 3, 2026Parents teach Islamic character by example“The house has to become the first educational system where your kids can learn.”Sep 25, 2026Muslim communities survive by standing together“We have to protect our own house.”Sep 11, 2026True success means serving Allah and others“Success cannot just be our own comfort.”Sep 5, 2026The Prophet’s sunnah calls for compassionate presence“Most people are simply looking for a smile from us.”Aug 28, 2026Build a community through justice and service“What can I give to my community?”Aug 28, 2026Love the Prophet through service“Our Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam was obsessed with making things easy for us.”Aug 8, 2026Use words to heal, not harm“Seek first to understand where the other person is coming from before you launch your own epic defense.”Aug 1, 2026Gratitude for Islam must shape character, family, and society“The gift of Islam is the gift of knowing our Creator, worshipping our Creator and then knowing how to manifest that in our lives.”Jul 18, 2026Gratitude begins with what Allah saved us from“The first step of gratitude is to remember what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala saved us from.”Jul 3, 2026Leadership is earned through consistent truth“Leadership begins long before the microphone.”Jun 3, 2026Seek Allah’s love through worship“The prayer is the means of success and happiness in this life and in the hereafter.”Jun 3, 2026Eid should change what we love“These sacred days that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala gives us, they're like checkpoints in our life.”Jun 3, 2026A lasting legacy comes through service“It is to serve others, not to be served.”Jun 3, 2026Revive Ibrahim’s legacy through courage and mercy“What is my Ismail and what am I willing to put under the knife for God?”May 3, 2026The weekly Quran reset deserves priority“Jum'ah to Jum'ah is a kaffarah for your sins, as long as you avoid the major ones.”May 3, 2026Remember the good others have done“One small mistake of a person makes us forget all the good they did.”Apr 3, 2026Muslims must adapt without losing their purpose“The faster we learn, the better we will survive down the road.”Mar 3, 2026Prepare now for Ramadan's busy season“The primary objective of Ramadan is actually the Quran.”Mar 3, 2026Ramadan calls believers to change through the Quran“What is your relationship with the Qur'an like?”Mar 3, 2026Worship should shape every part of life“Before you decide any matter, consult those whom you trust.”Feb 3, 2026Plan your growth and act on it“Plan big, but take a smaller step in pursuing your goal.”Feb 3, 2026Ramadan should change how we live“The month of Ramadan should be a life changing season for us.”Jan 3, 2026Restrain anger and practice hilm“Haleem is only known in the fist of fury.”Jan 3, 2026The Prophet’s whole life guides us“Muhammad is meant to be the embodiment of the Qur'an for us.”Jan 3, 2026Suffering calls Muslims to compassionate actionJan 3, 2026Sincere actions build lasting influence“Real influence comes from sincerity and action.”Jan 3, 2026Faith demands courage and repeated repentance
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Dec 3, 2025Blessings are gifts, not entitlements“What we have to build inside of ourselves is a sense of indebtedness.”Dec 3, 2025Repay blessings through daily service“You have to pay back your debt through your service to people.”Dec 3, 2025Raise confident youth through real responsibility“When it comes to creating resilient and confident youth, those come from experiential engagements that we put them through.”Dec 3, 2025Taqwa brings safety in both lives“The real way to become successful in our life is taqwa.”Dec 3, 2025Religious success requires a purified heart“A person can be busy with religion.”Dec 3, 2025Difficult times can bring you closer to Allah“You need to connect yourself to the source of power.”Nov 3, 2025Faith turns hardship into service“We have to broaden our vision.”Nov 3, 2025Make dua with hope and persistence“Dua is really a conversation with Allah.”Nov 3, 2025Rely on Allah and guard your words“When you stand up for salah, stand up as if it is your last prayer.”Nov 3, 2025Let the Quran guide daily habitsNov 3, 2025Use knowledge to serve and excel“Islam is the religion of creativity and development.”Oct 3, 2025Marriage takes preparation beyond the wedding“We prepare only for wedding, not for the marriage.”Oct 3, 2025Follow the Prophet's example every day“If we don't understand how we are going to get guidance, that's a big question.”Oct 3, 2025Crisis should awaken Muslim solidarity“If you have been angry and frustrated, and sleepless because of the situation in Palestine, I have good news for you.”Sep 3, 2025Notice the blessings already around you“Aafia is you asking Allah to give you an easy examination.”Sep 3, 2025Children learn Islam from our example“We have to be a good example in front of our children.”Sep 3, 2025Black Muslim history is our shared legacy“Black American history is Muslim American history.”Sep 3, 2025Unity must be rooted in righteousness“Not every unity is good unity.”Sep 3, 2025Let Ramadan renew your taqwa and worship“It will make no sense to have mega masajid if we do not transfer this faith to the children and the children of those children who will come after us.”Sep 3, 2025Unity needs local reconciliation first“Before we try to change the world, we have to change ourselves locally.”Sep 3, 2025Exclusive worship shapes everyday conduct“Tu misión es que tú solo estás adorando a un único Dios.”Sep 3, 2025Trust Allah through prolonged hardship“They continued to persevere because they knew the outcome and result was in the hands of Allah.”Sep 3, 2025Assess your faith before setting goals“The beauty of Muhassaba is that it is not just in the last couple days of December, but it's every single day of your life.”Sep 3, 2025Ramadan should transform the rest of the yearSep 3, 2025True worship is shown through good character“Adab is the mastering of emotional intelligence rooted in your worship of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Sep 3, 2025Parents shape faith by changing home life“The first thing you have to do when you have children is to be a good man.”Sep 3, 2025Prayer should build Muslim unity“The trouble with us is that we do it, but we don't use it as a mechanism of knowing each other.”Sep 3, 2025Religious knowledge needs trustworthy teachers“Verifying what it is that we are receiving is something that can ground us in the truth.”Sep 3, 2025True Islam joins faith with actionSep 3, 2025Knowledge should serve worship and service“The center and the core of our life should be to serve and please Allah.”Sep 3, 2025The Hadith of Jibreel guides daily Islam“The biggest hurdle that we need to pass is to take the deen of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala seriously.”Sep 3, 2025Islam is a purpose, not a label“Tomorrow, there is only accountability and no opportunity for action.”Sep 3, 2025Look beyond weak iman when worship slips“You need to look at the underlying causes that might be the reason that you are falling behind.”