From Masjid Istiqlal's minbar
Khutbahs at Masjid Istiqlal Houston
20 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 5 speakers, newest first.
2026
Oct 30, 2026Allah’s names should shape how we liveOct 24, 2026Turn back to Allah while you can“The time to turn back to Allah SWT is now.”Oct 17, 2026Closeness to Allah does not end trials“The pain is being transformed into something that is called power.”Oct 10, 2026 · Joe BradfordGambling transfers wealth without real value“One of them gains only because the other one loses.”Oct 3, 2026Gratitude means seeing Allah's rescue“Your mind should rest on the fact that you survived.”Oct 3, 2026 · Ammar AbdullahHonor the Prophet by living his Sunnah“There is always something to be done.”Sep 26, 2026Arrogance rejects truth and harms the heart“Arrogance means rejecting the truth and looking down on people.”Sep 26, 2026 · Rusdy FarhanPass life's test through Allah's guidance“Are you going to take the values that Allah has revealed as the Quran and Sunnah as the guidance?”Sep 5, 2026 · Theo McDowellTrust Allah through hardship and care for the masjid“Take care of the house of Allah, and Allah will take care of you in the dunya and the akhirah.”Sep 5, 2026 · Theo McDowellCaring for the masjid shows faith“Take care of the house of Allah, and Allah will take care of you in the dunya and the akhirah.”Aug 29, 2026 · Rusdy FarhanLearn the Prophet’s seerah through hardship“It's so important for us to learn the seerah of Rasulullah.”Aug 28, 2026 · Rusdy FarhanHow the Prophet answered rejection with mercy“Our purpose is defined by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Aug 15, 2026 · Joe BradfordParents, teachers, and students share responsibility“There are three people that carry the weight of education: the parent, the teacher, and the student.”Aug 15, 2026 · Ammar AbdullahVerify reports before making judgments“The culture of Islam is not a culture based in false allegations and based in quick decisions on incomplete information.”Aug 8, 2026 · Theo McDowellBuild a healthy masjid through faithful participation“Go easy on the children, be kind to them, show them good manners because children imitate what they see.”Aug 1, 2026Musa teaches reliance in times of fear“In this world we need both the help of Allah and the help of the people surrounding us.”Jul 25, 2026Allah sees your hidden struggles“Allah sees the burden you carry.”Jul 18, 2026Turn prayer into a direct exchange“We should fear the Shaitan's whispers, but we should never despair in the mercy of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Jul 11, 2026 · Andy SyahputraTime is a trust before Allah“There are two blessings which many people waste, health and free time.”Feb 13, 2026Worship should purify the heart“We embark on the journey of Tazkiyah al-Nafs, the purification of our soul.”