From MCA's minbar
Khutbahs at Muslim Community Association of the San Francisco Bay Area
94 khutbahs the masjid posted, from 21 speakers, newest first.
2026
Aug 28, 2026 · Alauddin El-BakriRaise children with love and guidance“Show your children that you are proud of them.”Aug 22, 2026The Prophet’s example strengthens family life“The best among you are the best of the families.”Aug 15, 2026Your deeds will shape your light“Every action and every deed, everything that we do, it's counted.”Aug 8, 2026 · Hassan NatourTrust Allah when life makes no sense“Hope is refusing to let what you see around you define what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is doing within you.”Jul 18, 2026 · Safi KhanAllah never abandons His servants“You have just turned your face away from Allah.”Jul 18, 2026 · Abdeljalil MezgouriTrust Allah beyond physical security“Nothing will happen to you except what Allah has decreed for you.”Jul 11, 2026Muslims must engage ethically with AI“AI presents a challenge that is unlike the previous technologies.”Jul 4, 2026 · Alauddin El-BakriChildren need responsibility, not just grades“We ruin our children when we tell them, don't do anything.”Jul 4, 2026 · Fuad MohamedParenthood is a trust, not control“Being dutiful to your parents is not a hammer that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala gave you to strike down your children.”Jul 3, 2026 · Alauddin El-BakriParenting starts with friendship and self-control“I've learned how to be a man just by listening to my father.”Jul 3, 2026Parenting means protecting a child's fitrah“You are in the business of protection.”Jul 3, 2026Faith and good deeds save us from loss“Our time in this life expires by minute, by hour, by day.”Jun 27, 2026 · Alauddin El-BakriRise with children, not control“Maybe we need to stop raising our children and maybe we need to start rising with our children.”Jun 26, 2026 · Omar HedrougLoss can bring us closer to Allah“For the believer, leaving this world while others are in pain is actually a source of relief.”Jun 20, 2026 · Fuad MohamedSpeak truth and resist wrongdoing“Always be somebody that is ready to fulfill the commands of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Jun 20, 2026 · Talaat PashaThe Quran guides life beyond appearances“Sometimes when you see something with your naked eye and you read it away from the Quran, you will be misled.”Jun 3, 2026 · Samy HilaliSubmission to Allah brings reliefJun 3, 2026Eid connects us to the pilgrims“There is a connection between us, even though we're not physically there in Mecca, we're not physically there in Mina.”Jun 3, 2026Allah’s mercy makes repentance always possible“There is no limit to Allah's forgiveness there is no limit to Allah's mercy there is no limit to His sustenance.”Jun 3, 2026Make Allah greater than every hardship“Allah is greater than any difficulty or challenge or problem or life-threatening situation that you're going through.”Jun 3, 2026Hudaybiyyah turned an apparent loss into victoryJun 3, 2026Why Dhul-Hijjah’s first ten days matter“They are the greatest days in the year.”May 3, 2026Justice requires civic action“You can do more than you know.”May 3, 2026 · Fuad MohamedReturn to the Quran for guidance“Pick a time every single day where you are reciting the book of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”May 3, 2026 · Alauddin El-BakriReviving the ummah starts with our families“What is under our control that we see is going wrong, and we have to fix it?”May 3, 2026 · Fuad MohamedThe Quran must change how we live“Look at the verses that you have been reciting and say what is the Quran calling me to so that I can implement it.”May 3, 2026Strong families preserve the faith“We will answer to Allah on the day of judgment.”Apr 3, 2026 · Fuad MohamedKeep Ramadan's worship alive afterwardApr 3, 2026Keep your gratitude alive after Ramadan“Your connection with the Quran is not seasonal.”Apr 3, 2026 · Alauddin El-BakriTrust Allah when blessings are taken away“We're all walking around with multiple crowns and we don't see it until someone else reminds us.”Apr 3, 2026How to keep Ramadan's taqwa alive“The main goal of the fasting is to gain taqwa.”Mar 3, 2026Good character calls people to Allah“Who is a Muslim? One who cares for others.”Feb 3, 2026 · Abdullah WaheedRepentance turns failure into redemptionFeb 3, 2026 · Alauddin El-BakriEnter Ramadan alone, leave as an ummah“You walk out of Ramadan as an umma.”Jan 3, 2026 · Fuad MohamedPrepare for death through lasting deeds“Do your actions now as if this is the last thing that you are going to show to Allah.”Jan 3, 2026Raise children through faith and education“We want to start rising with our children.”Jan 3, 2026 · Hatem BazianRespond to Islamophobia with wisdom and unity“You have to be able to open your own door.”Jan 3, 2026Use your blessings for truth and service“Allah did not give you excess simply to squander it.”
2025
Dec 3, 2025 · Ubaydullah EvansTrue piety shapes every relationship“We don't believe in situational piety to be one way at home and a different way at work.”Dec 3, 2025 · Fuad MohamedTrue taqwa begins in private“The more that you remember Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, the easier it becomes for you not to sin.”Nov 3, 2025 · Obaidullah AhmadCleanse the heart through gratitude and repentance“You can praise Allah in a sincere way, and you can be grateful to Allah in a sincere way.”Nov 3, 2025Islam calls us beyond race and culture“When you become Muslim, you want to flee away from what's displeasing to Allah.”Nov 3, 2025 · Alauddin El-BakriBuild neighborly ties without weakening faith“Invite them to your homes because that's the only way.”Nov 3, 2025 · Yaser BirjasSurah Yusuf guides families through hardship“You raise them to be with each other and for each other, not against each other.”Nov 3, 2025True freedom means serving Allah alone“Stop letting your heart and mind be a slave.”Nov 3, 2025Peace begins with a heart surrendered to Allah“If I do not have peace inside of me, I cannot give peace outside of me.”Oct 3, 2025Give from what you love to build lasting wealth“You will not attain birr until you spend from that which you love.”Oct 3, 2025Oppressed nations need spiritual readiness“Palestine is a gift that is given to a nation that is ready in the Quran.”Oct 3, 2025Serve patiently before seeking leadership“I serve like a servant for the sake of Allah; I will never even seek leadership.”Oct 3, 2025 · Shamikh SahadatFaith must become action against injustice“We are now going to become people of examples instead of people of talkers.”Oct 3, 2025Use your abilities to build a lasting legacy“When you will have a greater, more inclusive vision beyond yourselves and your families, Allah will take care of your affairs and bless your affairs beyond your imagination.”Oct 3, 2025 · Fuad MohamedGaza calls us to strengthen our communities“Continue to make dua for our brothers and sisters and see what change you could bring in your life.”Oct 3, 2025Faith in ease prepares us for hardship“What will keep you strong? What will keep you sane?”Sep 3, 2025Love for Allah puts others first“When you love for the sake of Allah you are removing yourself from the center and you are loving somebody not because of how closely they orbit around you.”Sep 3, 2025 · Alauddin El-BakriRaise strong families to transform society“Starting a family, believe it or not, and believe me it has long lasting and bigger project than even starting a company.”Sep 3, 2025Use reflection to grow closer to Allah“Be around people who make you a better individual.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saad KhanGratitude keeps believers on the straight path“Being thankful to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is one of the easiest ways a person can earn the pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Sep 3, 2025Ramadan opens the door to mercy“Ramadan is a means to be eligible for Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala's mercy.”Sep 3, 2025A good life begins with gratitude“Happiness has nothing to do with outside factors.”Sep 3, 2025Make your actions match your words“It is one of the most detested things to Allah that you say something and you don't do it.”Sep 3, 2025Muslims must turn adversity into dawah“Our job is just to deliver the message, to relay the message, to inform the people.”Sep 3, 2025 · Samy HilaliPresence in prayer builds lasting success“If you prepare what you're gonna recite in your prayers in your rak'at, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will give you that khushua.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saad KhanUse your vote to establish justice“We need to do our own research.”Sep 3, 2025Good speech strengthens faith and relationships“If you don't have anything to add, just don't add it.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saad KhanAvoid doubtful paths to sin“You do what you can, you do what you have to do, and then after that place your trust in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Sep 3, 2025Science can deepen faith in Allah“I'll study these sciences because they will strengthen my tawhid.”Sep 3, 2025Strong families preserve a strong Muslim community“The only way we can maintain ourselves is through a strong Muslim individual that builds a strong Muslim family that builds a strong Muslim community.”Sep 3, 2025Give children faith, not only care“You will balance how you deal with your children.”Sep 3, 2025Allah multiplies good deeds“When it comes to sins, you do one sin, it's one.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saad KhanDo not become numb to suffering“We should never allow ourselves to become immune to the suffering.”Sep 3, 2025 · Mohammed NadeemRenew your purpose in the new Hijri year“Prepare a plan for yourself, for your family, for your community.”Sep 3, 2025 · Hatem BazianPalestine and Kashmir demand steadfast action“Not giving up mentally is the first path toward transformation.”Sep 3, 2025 · Alauddin El-BakriInvest in family to change society“Pay attention to your family and invest and be ten steps ahead of your children.”Sep 3, 2025 · Fuad MohamedDivorce requires fairness, rights, and patience“The grass is only greener where you water it, where you put effort into it.”Sep 3, 2025 · Saad KhanTrue intelligence seeks truth and submits to Allah“Our job is to trust in the decision of Allah, trust in the planning of Allah.”Sep 3, 2025Crisis calls for faith and mutual aid“We need to be seeking out our brothers and sisters who might be going through hardship but don't want to speak up and try to come together to help them.”Sep 3, 2025Ramadan should lead to lasting worship“There will be no day in which I will not read the Quran even if it's one ayah, even if it's half a page, one page.”Sep 3, 2025 · Alaeddin El BakriWealth is a trust and a test“For you to leave your children after you with something to live is better than for you to leave them with nothing.”Sep 3, 2025Prepare for Ramadan by settling wrongs“Your salvation on the day of judgment is a personal project.”Sep 3, 2025 · Mohammed IsaaqFaith anchors us through changing crises“By sound learning and by dhikr we have an anchor.”Sep 3, 2025 · Alaeddin El BakriMeet trials with faith and principled action“You don't change because of trials and tribulations.”Sep 3, 2025 · Abdul Nasir JangdaIntegrity means keeping every trust“We would like to borrow it and it will be fully guaranteed.”Sep 3, 2025Bring the Prophet back into daily life“For us Muslims, we need to bring Rasulullah back into our lives.”Sep 3, 2025 · Mohammed NadeemMake Hajj a priority and plan early“As we do plan for college fund for our kids, or retirement fund, we should be able to plan for Hajj too.”Sep 3, 2025 · Alaeddin El BakriRaise principled children to change society“It's usually hope or fear that pushes you to become corrupt: either you're hoping to gain something or you're running away from something.”Sep 3, 2025 · Fuad MohamedHonor believers for taqwa, not ethnicity“I do not want to be from amongst the people that elevate a person simply because they are from my people.”Sep 3, 2025 · Tabari ZahirRespond to youth with mercy and insight“First know the time that you're in.”Sep 3, 2025Keep asking Allah without losing hopeSep 3, 2025 · Azeemuddin AhmedTrue freedom means serving Allah“Independence Day is any day where you and I say, Ya Allah, I'm done with my nafs.”Sep 3, 2025The Quran reveals order in chaos“Everything will find its right place with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”Sep 3, 2025Protecting faith in times of confusion“The protection of the iman is left to us individually.”Sep 3, 2025Creation points beyond mere mechanism“The key for mu'min is to strengthen the faith.”Sep 3, 2025Muslim power should protect everyoneSep 3, 2025True Islam begins with surrender to Allah“Islam is an eternal condition first.”