Imam Joe Bradford - The Value of Joy

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In this Friday khutbah, Imam Joe Bradford explores the concept of joy (*al-farah*) as a core Islamic value — distinguishing between the wrong kinds of joy (in materialism, self-pride, and opposing the Prophet ﷺ) and the deep, enduring joy that comes from faith, gratitude, and closeness to Allah. Drawing on Quranic verses and hadith, he calls Muslims to move beyond political and social reactivity and to rediscover the inner values that should guide their lives, offering three practical steps — finding purpose, building good relationships, and expressing gratitude — to cultivate authentic joy every day.