Friday Sermons (Khutbahs)

Salaah Brooks reminds us about the ancient heritage of the worship of Hajj, through many beautiful Quranic orders to fulfill this religious obligation. A Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.11.23. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of three important Quranic Verses from Soorah al-Hujuraat wherein Allah calls on His believing worshipers to uphold and maintain the finest code of conduct and ethics, avoiding backbiting, mocking, and slandering others. This was a Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.11.10.

Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon after 'Eed al-Fitr 1440, reminding us to remain consistent in our awareness and consciousness of Allah after Ramadhaan ends. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.10.04.

Delivered by Salaah Brooks at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.09.12.

Delivered by Salaah Brooks, Imaam of al-Masjid al-Awwal. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsyvania (USA) on 1440.09.19.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of five common errors committed by people who fast in Ramadhaan. This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.08.20.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the need to clarify the reality of Jesus' message with our misguided Christian neighbors who have been lied to and deluded away from following Jesus and worshipping as he did, worshipping Whom he worshipped. Muslims should learn these Quranic passages and use them to dispel the confusion of sincere Christians looking for the truth. This Friday khutbah was recorded a...

Moosaa Richardson offers this important reminder about the importance of supplicating to Allah for purification of one's soul, basing his reminder on an amazing supplication reported by Zayd ibn Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him). This Friday khutbah was recorded at Masjid al-Furqaan (TROID) in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) on 1439.06.14.

Guest speaker, Ustaadh 'Umar Quinn, Imam of Masjid ad-Da'wah in Baltimore, MD, delivers this Friday sermon about the descriptions of those who are facilitators of goodness, in comparison to those who open up pathways of evil for people, as recorded on 1440.08.06 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of six important matters as the month of Sha'baan begins. This is a Friday khutbah that was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.07.29.

Salaah Brooks delivers this timely Friday khutbah about the footsteps of the Devil, and how our non-Muslim society embraces that in the form of dishonest joking and deceitful pranks on April Fools' Day. This sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.07.22. It was reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.

Salaah Brooks offers advice to the Muslims of Pittsburgh one week after the tragic terrorist attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.07.15.

Moosaa Richardson shows how the Truth was always spread by a minority of people who were mocked and persecuted, yet they were patient and followed their Messengers. A much needed reminder in light of the recent terror attacks on masjids in Christchurch, New Zealand. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.07.08.

Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah on the topic of shunning hypocrisy in how we approach the prayer, at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.06.24. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the significance of Friday and how it must be observed in the heart of every Muslim, and on his tongue and limbs as well. This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.06.17.

Friday khutbah by Salaah Brooks delivered on 1440.06.03. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the obligation to be honest and truthful, within ourselves, and by way of our Companionship, in the great affairs of worship, creed, and methodology, down to the everyday affairs of business and family life. This was a Friday khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.05.05.

Salaah Brooks delivers this important reminder about the greatest of all blessings, the blessing of Allah's guidance to Islam, a khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.04.21.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the great status of Allaah's Guidance and how it provides believers with true insight into the trials they face in life. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.04.07.

Moosaa Richardson reminds us of this very basic requirement in the Islamic faith, that all Muslims must make their deeds of worship to the Sovereign Creator, Allah, sincerely genuine for Him alone, and they must not seek any status or recognition from the people for any of their worship. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal (the First Muslim Mosque) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (U...

Salaah Brooks reminds us about the rights of our neighbors and the balance of Islamic character, in light of the recent shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh. This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.02.24, and it was reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.

Salaah Brooks offers this reminder about the characteristics of the believers, as found in Soorah al-Anfaal. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.02.17. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.

Salaah Brooks reminds us about how our pious and dutiful Prophet (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace) was overwhelmed by his burden of sin, and Allaah relieved him of it. Do we really sense the gravity of our own ill deeds? Do the sins piling up on us weigh us down and cause us to feel pressure to repent, or are we like hypocrites batting away flies?! This Friday khutbah was recorded at...

Moosaa Richardson reminds us about how central supplications are in the life of the Muslim, and how we have been created to supplicate to Allah alone, not to intermediaries or intercessors. This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.02.03.

Salaah Brooks reminds us of the obligation to be patient with the Divine Decree of Allaah, including all of the trials that our Lord chooses to test us with. This was the Friday sermon on 1440.01.25 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).