Friday Sermons (Khutbahs)

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the recommended ways to approach the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah, a blessed and virtuous time. Those who claim they are too poor to sacrifice are reminded about the reality of their claim. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA), on 1436.11.27.

Moosaa Richardson's khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.11.20. The topic: the hadeeth of Tameem ad-Daaree "The Deen is Naseehah".

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the basic respect that is required from all Muslims for the Companions of the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam). The Companions are OFF-LIMITS! Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.10.29.

Moosaa Richardson's khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.10.22. Audio enhanced 1436.10.23.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah based on the amazing story mentioned in Soorah Noon-wal-Qalam about the men whose garden burned down. Lessons learned: Listening to our advisors, remembering to announce how our plans are subject to the Will of Allaah, disobeying Allaah in arrogance can lead to loss and destruction in this life, tragedies are opportunities to reflect about our relatio...

Taking from some advice of Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan concerning the end of Ramadhaan, our brother Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks elaborates on the signs of an accepted fast. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.10.08.

The 1436 (2015) 'Eed al-Fitr Khutbah delivered by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA). The hadeeth of Hanthalah: "A time for this, and a time for that." Recorded on 1436.10.01 and updated on 1436.10.02.

Nafees Moorefield reminds us of the importance of reaping the valuable benefits of the lofty days and nights of Ramadhaan, in these excerpts taken from his Friday khutbah given at al-Masjid al-Awwal 1436.09.16.

Moosaa Richardson's khutbah (1436/09/23) at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh. Solutions are offered for two major flaws in people's practice of Islaam as Ramadhaan comes to a close. Disturbing questions are posed: Could I be overtaken by arrogance, and this manifests when I do not give my Zakaat al-Fitr to the poor myself? Why do I insist on having someone else distribute my Zakaat al-Fitr to the...

Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks' khutbah encouraging the people to come forth with their best deeds during the blessed month of Ramadhaan. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1436.09.02.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this important Ramadhan khutbah, asking if we are really making tilaawah ("reciting"?) the Quran how it was meant to be. Very important for those who heavily emphasize the proper recitation of the Quran, yet commonly act in violation of the orders therein. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.09.09. Audio updated 1436.09.10.

With only a few short days left in Sha'baan, Moosaa Richardson offers this important set of reminders from Soorah al-Baqarah about the coming of the great month of Ramadhaan. 1436.08.25

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 12-21 of the amazing Soorah Qaaf. This khutbah was delivered and recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.08.18. Review this khutbah for the...

After the last devastating earthquake and once the mountains are pounded into dust, we will all be divided into three main groups of people. Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah from the first 56 Verses of Soorah al-Waaqi'ah, reminding us of what lies in wait for the people of each of the three groups. Recorded at Masjid at-Tawheed in Stone Mountain, Georgia (USA), 1436/08/04.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of how the animosity of our enemy began, the lines of battle were drawn, based on a moving passage from Soorah Saad. This is connected to how it all ends based on a single Verse from Soorah Ibraaheem. Recorded on 1436.07.27 at al-Masjid al-Awwal.

A powerful khutbah by Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson detailing the deceitful tactics of pretenders to knowledge who exploit the masses through buffoonery & comedy in the name of the Da'wah! Dated 1436.07.20

Imam of Al-Masjid Al-Awwal, Aboo Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks, reminds us of how we must concern ourselves with our "Islaamic footprints" (not carbon footprints), and concludes with a stern warning against misguided preacher Yusuf Estes (due to an upcoming visit to the area). Dated 1436.07.13

A reminder about which kinds of deeds are acceptable to Allaah, and a warning against innovations in the month of Rajab. Partly read from the words of the great scholar Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al Uthaymen. Friday khutbah dated 1436.07.06

Moosaa Richardson draws benefits from the first 11 verses of Soorah Qaaf, a soorah so often repeated by the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) during his Friday sermons that some of the Companions memorized this amazing soorah from his khutbahs alone. The khutbah ends with a sharp admonition against the American comedy culture and to take the affairs of the Hereaft...

A khutbah from al-Masjid al-Awwal warning from the dangers of the so-called "Muslim Brotherhood" (al-Ikhwan al-Muslimoon Sect). 1436.6.7

Moosaa Richardson's khutbah from 1436.05.30.

Our brother Moosaa Richardson elaborates on the benefits of Khutbatul Haajah.

A beautiful and timely reminder about the rights of our elders in Islaam by Moosaa Richardson

Based on the hadeeth "Fear Allaah wherever you are…". By Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks delivered on 1436.05.02

A khutbah by Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson on Tawakkul, omens, superstition, & Valentine's Day.