Imam Suhaib Webb addresses how Ramadan serves as an annual checkpoint for Muslims worldwide, urging us to reflect on our past year and set ambitious goals for the future. This talk will guide you through embracing the spirit of continuous improvement that Ramadan inspires.

Shaykh Waleed discusses how in Ramadan we can attain taqwa.

Mufti Hussain Kamani reminds us of how we need to inculcate the thought and remembrance of Allah in our daily lives and to be aware of our words and actions in relation to Allah.

Now that Ramadan comes to an end it it is not the time to go back to the same ways we entered Ramadan.

This month is suppose to change you for the better, but how? How is this possible?

Mufti Menk gives a Jummah reminder in replacement of of a Jummah Khutbah since many are not doing Jummah.

There will come a time when holding onto Islam will be like holding onto hot coals.

The challenge is friends! Our friends help us choose which path to take… if our friends remind us of Allah (swt), it becomes much easier to feel strong on the path that Allah (swt) has ordained for us… but friends that are heedless of Allah (swt) only make it easy for us to forget! Instead of pulling us towards Allah, they pull us away! If we feel guilty and want to come back to the path of Allah… our friends, who are not on this path, make it difficult for us… we stand out, maybe even look weird! Friends have lead innocent youth to crime… friends have caused peer pressure to make a Muslim youth conform to societal expectations… but also… Friends have pulled a fallen youth up from the gutters, bringing them closer to Allah (swt)! It all depends on the company you keep! So how do you get to have such a company?

Mufti Ismail Menk Delivering Jumaat Khutbah At An Noor Mosque, Abuja, Nigeria..

We have become an ummah of memorization instead of an ummah of internalization. We know many phrases and know what is right in Islam but we fail to uphold and practice it.

Shaykh AbdulBary Yahya reminds us the importance of having taqwa everywhere we are. No matter where we go we should always have taqwa. What is taqwa and how can we always have it at all times?

Why did Allah create these rules for me? Why did Allah send the Qur’an? Why did Allah tell us to pray? Why did Allah tell us to go to Friday prayers? Why did Allah tell us to fast?

How do you know you are a good Muslim? How do you know you are on the right path? How can you tell whether or not something is right or wrong? This is all related to your taqwa or your awareness of Allah.

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf delivers a Khutbah about the hallmarks of gratitude in the context of Ramadan, which he called an annual school that we attend to build Taqwa (God consciousness) and sabr (patience) and move away from ghaflah (heedlessness).

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf delivered this final Ramadan sermon (Jumat-al-Widah Khutbah) at the Muslim Community Center – East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on June 23, 2017.

Sometimes we find ourselves losing our way on the straight path. What are the ways to get back on and how do we remain on the straight path?

The equality of all human beings, races and nations before Allah is highlighted in verse 11 of Surat Al-Hujurat, where Allah says that no race should look down on any other race and that the only thing that places one person above another is, taqwa (consciousness of Allah) and good deeds. This unseen quality that is only known to Allah is what makes you superior before Him. As Nouman Ali Khan explains, the verse singles out women who mock other women and treat them as inferior. Such a societal attitude betrays a spiritual crisis and can even breed hatred, animosity and even war, between nations.

Ramadhan – the month of mercy, in which the Qur’an was revealed, when good deeds are multipled, the gates of Paradise are open, Shaytan is locked away and Muslims have to fast from dawn to sunset. It is the most anticipated month in the Islamic calendar and these are some of the many reasons why. When such an opportunity to gain extra reward and seek forgiveness is presented, it is wise to be in a position to take full advantage. Ustadh Bilal Assad speaks on how to prepare and equip ourselves mentally, spiritually and emotionally for this most blessed of months.

A Pakistani is not better than a Bengali nor is a Bengali better then an Indian or a Somali or an Egyptian except only by taqwa. Shaykh Zahir Mahmood discusses the problem of racism in our ummah.

A question often asked when times are tough. A question that occupies our time and our minds. A question that often confuses us, despite the simple answer. How can we understand the wisdom behind the actions of Allah ﷻ, His qadar, and His rules? How can we understand the wisdom behind facing hardships? How should we balance between submitting to Allah’s ﷻ decrees and exhausting our resources in pursuit of changing our tough reality?

The present storms in which Muslims currently go through, the types of temptation to which they are painfully exposed, and the unfavorable social trends closely growing around them have caused religion to become something strange so that those who adhere to it are likened to something weird. The Messenger ﷺ described our current time saying: “The one who holds onto his religion is like one who holds on to burning coal.” There is no doubt that Muslims today need the means of steadfastness standing for their Islamic principles and beliefs more than their predecessors among the salaf did, and that the effort required is greater because of the corruption of our time and the scarcity of help. How can we successfully weather the storm and stand firm for our principles and beliefs till the last moments of our life?

Mufti Menk discusses when calling people to Islam we need to do this with respect and sincerity. Especially those who are students of knowledge and scholars.

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed discusses how we can reconnect with Allah while living in a world that distracts us form remembering and worshipping Allah.

Mufti Menk reminds us of the power of our speech and how it can affect our taqwa.

Imam Zaid Shakir discusses a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) narrated by Abu Thar (RA), be mindful of Allah, a good action clears a misdeed, and treat people with good character.

Who has rights upon us? And who do we have rights upon? Imam Siraj Wahhaj speaks about the right you have to Allah (swt).
On the authority of Mu’aadh bin Jabal, a companion of the Prophet Muhammed who said :
“I was riding with the Prophet, sitting behind him, when he said to me, “O Mu’aadh! Do you know what is Allah’s right over His slaves, and what is the slave’s right over Allah?”.

I said, “Allah and His Messenger know Best.”

He said, “The Right of Allah over the slaves, is that they should worship Him alone and not associate anything with Him, while the right of the slaves over Allah is that He will not punish (on the Day of Judgment) whoever does not associate with Him.”

Collected by al-Bukhari, Muslim, at-Tirmidhi, Ahmed & Ibn Majah

How do you know you are a believer? What are the traits and characteristics of a believer? Shaykh Abu Taubah explains.

Sometimes we feel that living up to the Prophet (s) or the Sahaba (ra) is hard or impossible. But is it really? Imam Omar Suleiman discusses this.

Shaykh AbdurRaheem McCarthy discusses several different life rules to follow in order for us to attain Jannah.

What is Taqwa and how do we gain it? Shaykh Yahya explains.

In the following talk Mufti Abdur-Rahman provides a few practical steps to be taken to help increase ones level of belief. This talk was delivered in Copenhagen (Denmark).

How can we be aware of Allah and Allah’s beauty at all times everywhere. Shaykh Mokhtar explains in this lecture.

Umar Ibn Al-Khattab RA said “Hold yourself to account before you are judged, and weigh your actions before they are weighed against you.” How do we go about this process of self-evaluation and taking account of ourselves and our actions? This workshop will focus on the importance of self-evaluation. Oftentimes when we get caught up in community work, dawah, or any leadership role we often forget to check ourselves and reflect on our Iman. Being involved and helping others is rewarding, but should not come in the way of our worship. A few points we would like to cover in this talk: Why is it important to do Muhasiba? How should we do it? How often? Importance of renewing intentions? Stories of how the Prophet SAW, Sahaba RA, and righteous predecessors did this Please mention any dua and/or ayahs in the Qur’an and hadith about this.

Do we think about God before we begin with an act? Do we ponder what God will say or respond to what we are about to do? Do we think deeply about our decisions? Imam Khalid Latif reminds us of the important to be aware.

Ustadh Abu Taubah gives a powerful lecture on the importance of fearing Allah and calling people to Allah.

Sometimes we forget the reward of Jannah and we lose focus of the real goal. Imam Zaid Shakir reminds us to be strong and be conscious of our real purpose.

In this Eid Khutbah, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf discusses the importance of continuing our growth during Ramadan after Ramadan. He also discusses the importance of sighting the moon.

What is the point of this life? What are we here? What is my pupose? What does it mean to be a Muslim? What does it mean to be a good Muslim? Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk addresses this.

In this lecture, Yasmin Mogahed talks about real love for Allah and building this love for Allah.

In a well-known Hadith the Prophet Muhammad, Blessings and Peace upon him, once asked his companions, who was bankrupt among his nation. They proceeded to mention the one lacking material means. He, peace upon him, responded that the truly bankrupt person was one lacking righteous deeds on the Day of Resurrection, while having insulted, slandered and demeaned others. Imam Suhaib will examine the implications of this Hadith and discuss its relevance for our lives and times. He will situate that discussion in the context of a deeper examination of the idea of religious poverty.

Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf talks about the diseases of the heart and the power of the dunya. We need to purify it and Islam has the science behind the heart.

An important lecture, delivered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari at Sheffield University on November 7, 2011, discussing the true spirit of Supplication (dua) and Reliance upon Allah (tawakkul), in addition to the Islamic viewpoint on Ruqya and Amulets

What is Taqwa and how can one achieve it?

(Lecture starts 8 minutes in) “There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah often.” (33:21) As the overall theme of the convention, educating ourselves on how we can live Islam through the perfect model of faith in man – the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Advice will be given on how to draw on the character of the Prophet (pbuh) to get us closer to Allah (SWT). Find out how knowing more about the personality of the Prophet (pbuh) and exercising that knowledge will lead us as individuals to a more positive role in life and will bring justice, security, tranquility, and help remove obstacles for ourselves, our communities, and our society.

In this sermon, Imam Zaid Shakir expounds on four of the keys to a Muslim’s success: faith, God consciousness, righteous deeds, and struggle.

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf offers reflections before the sermon and prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, 2011.

Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad talks about the importance of being aware of Allah.