From Ash-Shaheed's minbar
Khutbahs at Masjid Ash-Shaheed
45 khutbahs the masjid posted, newest first.
2026
Oct 24, 2026Choose who and what you follow“Why do we follow certain people?”Oct 17, 2026Faith grows when we keep improving“What is the next level that Allah wants for me?”Oct 10, 2026Seek refuge in Allah through prayer“Call on Allah when we are in trouble, but call on Allah when everything is going well, too.”Oct 2, 2026Prayer can break sinful habits“Every prayer is a spiritual reset and every prayer interrupts the momentum of sin.”Sep 26, 2026Change yourself and stand for justice“Allah does not change a people's condition unless they change what is in their souls.”Sep 19, 2026Allah's mercy leaves room for repentance“We should hate the sin but never lose hope in the sinner.”Sep 11, 2026Keep moving toward a better future“The future is always longer than the past, so keep your eyes forward.”Sep 5, 2026Turn to Allah in ease and hardship“Take your problems to Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Aug 28, 2026Muslims must defend human dignity together“The world does not simply need Muslims defending Islam.”Aug 22, 2026Knowledge should build humble character“Your Islam is proven by good character.”Aug 15, 2026Your life is a test before the grave“The question is not how long you lived, but how well did you answer the test of life.”Aug 8, 2026Let the Quran guide every choice“The Quran is not for us to just read one time and leave it on the shelf.”Jul 18, 2026True faith requires prompt obedience“One thing we have to realize as Muslims, all of the rulings in Islam are not always to make us feel comfortable.”Jun 19, 2026Resist oppression through faith and action“We also have to pay attention to self-oppression.”Jun 12, 2026Gratitude calls us to lifelong learning“Every day is an opportunity to recommit to your duty to Allah.”May 29, 2026Trust Allah and organize for justice“Now let's organize and make sure we're doing the best of it together.”May 15, 2026Patience and restraint turn trials into growth“Passing the test includes how you respond to the trial that Allah puts in front of us.”May 8, 2026Remember resurrection when life feels uncertain“Whenever disaster strikes they say indeed we belong to Allah and indeed to Him we will return.”May 1, 2026Islam’s truth is shown through character“This book is not for rewards.”Apr 24, 2026Trust Allah’s plan through active taqwa“Allah's plan will prevail even though there's all this behind the scenes deception.”Mar 20, 2026Keep Ramadan's lessons alive all year“The purpose is that we hold the lessons as much as we can.”Mar 13, 2026Build unity on the Quran and Sunnah“To be united, we must all focus on the same vision.”Mar 6, 2026Build united communities for future generations“Time is finite and it moves whether we benefit from it or we waste it.”Feb 6, 2026Allah teaches us through revelation and creation“You should be interacting with revelation and you should be looking at the creation and it should bring you back to the Quran.”Jan 30, 2026Turn your goals into worship and service“The deeds most loved by Allah are those done consistently, even if they are small.”Jan 23, 2026Belief should shape every choice“We need to come into the religion wholeheartedly.”
2025
Dec 26, 2025Islam must shape every part of life“Al-Islam is not just a religion; it is a way of life.”Dec 19, 2025Gratitude to Allah requires daily action“The person who does not thank people has not thanked Allah.”Dec 12, 2025Righteousness demands faith and steadfast action“A man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person.”Nov 28, 2025Gratitude must shape how we live“A part of us showing that we thank Allah for everything He's given us, is to utilize what He's given us.”Nov 21, 2025Keep returning to the Quran through every trial“When times are good, he calls on Allah, and when times are hard, he calls on Allah.”Nov 14, 2025Faith brings relief through life’s burdens“Surely with every difficulty there is relief.”Nov 7, 2025Remember Allah to find true freedom“They tasted the beauty of freedom, of connection to Allah.”Oct 24, 2025Build communities with structure and mercyOct 10, 2025Study the Quran and the Prophet’s example“You really can ask yourself two questions.”Oct 3, 2025Stay connected to the Quran's guidance“The Quran speaks directly to the heart of the sincere.”Sep 26, 2025Faith must become action for justice“When we take this shahada, it must then be followed up with action.”Sep 19, 2025Justice must begin within our own homes“There's no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab or a non-Arab over an Arab.”Sep 12, 2025Consume only what is halal and good“Eat what is lawful and good, right?”Sep 5, 2025Build faith through steady worship and study“The love of Allah and the sakina you get in your heart is a benefit.”Aug 29, 2025Remember Allah and return after mistakes“Returning to your Lord is what makes you Muslim.”Aug 22, 2025The Quran guides every part of life“Allah gives us light to give us guidance in our educational, business, spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, moral, and social lives.”Aug 8, 2025Honor parents as Allah commands“Reverence the wombs that bore you.”Aug 1, 2025Learn, teach, and build a better community“Whatever you see and you don't like in society is a reflection of your inaction.”Apr 4, 2025The Quran should guide every part of life“We need guidance so that we do not harm ourselves or others.”