Friday Sermons (Khutbahs)

Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon about the basic meaning of the testimony of faith in Islam, and how some of those who ascribe to it do not actually understand it, including important issues like religious loyalty, love and hatred, the required stance on all things worshipped besides Allaah and those who perform such acts of worship, as well as special focus on the topic of swearing b...

Salaah Brooks delivers the 'Eed al-Adhaa khutbah at al-Masjd al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.12.10. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.

Salaah Brooks delivers this timely reminder about the Day of Arafah, explaining its great status and what is legislated for us to do on this great day. This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.12.07, and it was reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson before publishing.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the virtues of the best ten days of the year, the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah, as we prepared to enter them. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.30.

The reality of sincerity is something we only know of from afar in this day and time. We've heard about it. We've read about the lives of people who attained it. But its in the books, not in our hearts, except for the few whom Allaah has blessed. This emotional reminder by Moosaa Richardson attempts to help us resolve our flawed situation. This was the Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pitts...

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the great blessing of Allaah's Guidance and how we must be thankful, beg for stability, and nurture the guidance we have been given. Recorded at Masjid Ibn Baaz in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.16.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of a great number of lofty characteristics and signature behavior of the real servants of Allaah, 'Ebaad ar-Rahmaan, as He has named them in the end of Soorah al-Furqaan (v.63-77). Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.09.

Moosaa Richardson offers this reminder about the heat and exhaustion faced in the hot summer days, how that should cause a believer to reflect about the heat of the Hereafter and the punishment of the Hellfire. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.23.

In this Friday khutbah, Moosaa Richardson highlights the amazing benefits found in a fascinating passage from Soorah an-Noor. We are reminded about the obligation of obedience to the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) and how our level of sincere determination in that will shape our future by the permission of Allaah. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, P...

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the obligation of purifying our souls of polytheism, disbelief, hypocrisy, and disobedience, and explains the terrible effects of not purifying our souls. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.10.

Moosaa Richardson offers these post-Ramadhan points of reflection about thanking Allaah for the increase in our ranks while not getting tricked into catering to the large numbers and watering down the message. He draws on the Battle of Hunayn, when the Companions were impressed by their numbers and then tried as a result, as well as other important textual evidences that indicate the Truth being f...

Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks, longtime imam of al-Masjid al-Awwal, admonishes the Muslims of Pittsburgh about the true fear of Allaah and what it means to have fasted sincerely in a way acceptable to Allaah. Recorded at Ammon's Baseball Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 1437.10.01. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.

In this timely Friday sermon, Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the blessings of Allaah's Guidance and the great opportunities that are in front of us as the last ten nights of Ramadhaan are about to begin. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.19.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this important series of 10 Prophetic reminders about how a fasting person should behave throughout his day of fasting in Ramadhan. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 14370905.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the call of Allaah to His believing servants and His Divine Order for them to fast the month of Ramadhaan, from Soorah al-Baqarah (2:183-187). Recorded at Masjid Ibaadir-Rahmaan in Marietta, Georgia (USA) on 1437.08.20.

Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah, encouraging us to embody true istiqaamah, or uprightness, in our practice of the Religion. Several false notions of what istiqaamah is limited to, as promoted by deviant sects, are identified and warned against. This sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.13, and later reviewed, edited,...

In this Friday khutbah, Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the status of those who maintain masjids and explains the different ways we can gain the reward of maintaining them. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.06.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon reminding us of the importance of speaking well or remaining silent. This khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on Friday 1437.07.29.

Moosaa Richardson admonishes us with this powerful reminder based on the hadeeth (which means): "The Religion is but naseeah (sincerity of purpose)..." The five essential objects of our sincerity are explained in detail. This Friday khutbah (sermon) was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.22.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the simple fact that our current state of differing and division was actually foretold by the Prophet Muhammad (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace), who also provided us with the solution to this troubling dilemma. The hadeeth of al-'Erbaadh ibn Saariyah is key in understanding our condition and how to rectify it successfully. This khutbah was recorded at...

Moosaa Richardson discusses how the realm of the Angels should be affecting our practice of Islam in a very direct way. He mentions how belief in the Angels should impact our financial interactions in the first khutbah. In the second khutbah, our belief in the Angels is connected to how we attend Jumu'ah Prayer. Included in this recording is the recitation of Soorah al-Jumu'ah and al-Munaafiqoon f...

Salaah Brooks delivers this important reminder from 1MM's minbar, reaching out to those who have become crippled their souls through disobedience and neglect. Reflecting on a beautiful Verse from the Quran, this reminder warns us against the slippery slope of Religious heedlessness. This khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.06.09. It was reviewed and...

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of an amazing series of admonitions given by the Angel Jibreel to the Prophet Muhammad (may Allaah raise their ranks and grant them peace). Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.06.16.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this important reminder about a tremendous hadeeth of the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) which provides us with a clear 4-step approach to strengthening our faith as Muslims. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.05.24.

Bringing back an abandoned Sunnah from the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace): Soorah Qaaf delivered as a Friday khutbah by Moosaa Richardson This khutbah draws important admonitions from verses 17-22 of the amazing Soorah Qaaf. This khutbah was delivered and recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.05.17. Review this khutbah for the...