Friday Sermons (Khutbahs)

Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon before Superbowl Sunday, an important reminder about not getting caught up in deep attachments to frivolity, where one's heart is overtaken by sports games that produce no benefit for the spectator. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.05.16.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah reminding us about the importance of being afraid of Allah and His Punishment in the Hereafter. "They shall have dark layers of Fire above them, and dark layers beneath them. Such is how Allah brings fear to His servants, so have taqwaa of Me (i.e. fear Me and keep your duty to Me), O My worshipful servants!" [Soorah az-Zumar:16] This Friday sermon wa...

Salaah Brooks reminds us of the great blessings of Allah found in our marriages and our spouses. Prophetic examples are provided to illustrate the very best household and how it was maintained. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal (the First Muslim Mosque) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.05.02. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon at Masjid Ibn Abbas in Tobago on its opening day, the 11th of Rabee' al-Aakhirah, 1439. May Allah accept the efforts of all those involved in opening this masjid on the small island of Tobago in the West Indies.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us that our Lord has said, (what means) "Do people think that they will be left to say we have believed and not put to trials? Verily, We have put those before them to trial, so Allah would make known those who are truthful, and so Allah would make known the liars." [29:2-3] This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439....

Moosaa Richardson emphasizes the importance of humbleness and humility in the life of a true Muslim. He then provides seven steps to becoming humble. This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal (the First Muslim Mosque) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.04.18.

Moosaa Richardson practices the neglected Sunnah of reading Soorah Qaaf as a Friday khutbah, and also reminds us about the dignity of the Muslim, in how he avoids all things that honor or promote polytheism in any way, like observing Christmas to any extent, even greeting people with "holiday greetings". This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 143...

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the basic obligation to protect ourselves from Allaah's Anger and Punishment, both within our personal practice and in how we interact with those around us, most importantly how we discharge our duties to our families. This Friday khutbah was recorded at Masjid at-Tawheed in Cardiff, Wales (UK) on 1439.03.16, as part of the National Conference held there that weeken...

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the commands and prohibitions of Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic, in Soorah Aali 'Emraan, Verses 102-108. This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.03.27.

Salaah Brooks reminds us of the tremendous benefits of the hadeeth (which means): "From a person's good practice of Islam is his abandoning matters that do not concern him." (at-Tirmithi) This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.03.20. Reviewed by: Moosaa Richardson.

Moosaa Richardson explains the reality of every Muslim's sinfulness. It is not absolute innocence that can be attained, but rather successful management of sins and recovery from them, which requires community support. In the second khutbah, he reminds us of the need to avoid imitating the Christians and those who wish for religiosity without grounded authentic knowledge, like those who promote th...

Salaah Brooks reminds us of the lofty status of this great outward symbol of Islam, that which is a yardstick for the rest of our deeds. This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.28. Reviewed by: Moosaa Richardson.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of ten important religious practices for the great day of Jumu'ah (Friday), many of them neglected today. This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.21.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of a very dangerous consequence of certain sins, that they can enslave us. Sins like ribaa (usury), materialism, and intoxication can literally make someone a slave unto other than their Lord and Creator. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.14.

Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday sermon based on the hadeeth about two people being dipped into their final abodes in the Hereafter: One of them being the man who enjoyed the most enjoyable and luxurious life being dipped into the Hellfire; the other being the man who faced the most hardships in this life being dipped into Paradise. Both are then asked about their lives. Their answers provide am...

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the lofty status of Soorah al-'Asr and some of its most important meanings. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.30.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah on the topic of trusting in Allaah and fearing Him alone, and how this essential part of the Muslim's character is incompatible with believing in superstitions and omens, like Friday the 13th. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.24 (Friday, October 13, 2017).

In this timely and much-needed khutbah, Moosaa Richardson highlights some of the overlooked aspects of being ill, revealing how great of a blessing it truly is to be sick and how most people fail to grasp that. He then advises the Muslims with seven practical steps for taking advantage of this amazing blessing in disguise. This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal (First Muslim Mosque...

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of some of the most amazing lessons derived from the story of Moosaa (Moses) and Fir'own (Pharaoh) as mentioned in the Quran, on the occasion of 'Aashooraa' 1439. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.09.

Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah, reminding us of the inevitable nature of death. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.02. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the statement of the great imaam, Aboo Daawood, who said that there are four hadeeth narrations that suffice a man in his religion. They are all mentioned in this Friday khutbah, with a few points of advice for practical implementation. This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.12.24.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah, as major news agencies report the preliminary devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, and the Caribbean Islands and southern United States brace for impact. May Allaah guide the non-Muslims and save His devout worshipers from its harm and devastation. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.12.17.

Moosaa Richardson recites from Soorah Qaaf for the Jumu'ah khutbah, a neglected Sunnah, and stops to focus on the powerful meaning and significance of its 16th Verse. This Friday sermon was recorded at al=Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.12.10.

Salaah Brooks delivers this year's 'Eid al-Adha khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.12.10.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon on the topic of Hajj as an important religious duty. Further reminders are offered about the coming week of fasting, sacrifice, and the 'Eed Prayer. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.12.03.