Friday Sermons (Khutbahs): Recent Episodes
al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)
Friday sermons (khutab) given at al-Masjid al-Awwal (The First Muslim Mosque) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1448.02.24
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1448.02.17.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Moosaa Richardson at Markaz al-Imam Malik in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) on 1448.01.25.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Moosaa Richardson at Markaz al-Imam Malik in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) on 1448.02.03.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1448.01.11.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.12.26.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.12.05.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.11.27.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at the Fouta Islamic Center in Philadelphia Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.11.27.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.11.20.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.11.13.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.11.06.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.10.29.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.10.22.
A Friday khutbah delivered at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.10.15.
A Friday khutbah delivered at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.10.08.
A Friday khutbah delivered at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.09.24.
A Friday khutbah delivered at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.08.17.
A Friday khutbah delivered at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.08.17.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.08.10.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.08.18.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.08.11.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.08.04.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.07.27.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.07.20.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.07.13.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.06.28
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.06.21.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.06.14.
A Friday khutbah delivered at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.06.04.
A Friday khutbah by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1447.05.30.
A Friday khutbah by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1447.05.23.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.05.13
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.05.06.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.04.29
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.04.18.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Moosaa Richardson at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.04.11. The important admonitions of Allah from this hadeeth in Saheeh Muslim (no.2577) are explained using the Verses of Soorah al-Kahf.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.04.04.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.03.20.
An very specific and greatly needed reminder from Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson, as a Friday khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.03.13.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.03.06
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.02.28.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.02.07
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.01.30
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.01.23
A khutbah by Moosaa Richardson, student of Shaykh Rabee' ibn Haadee al-Madkhali (may Allah have Mercy on him), delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.01.16.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.01.02.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.12.24.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.12.18.
The khutbah given for the Jumu'ah service on the Day of 'Eid al-Adh-haa 1446, which was a Friday. Khutbah by Moosaa Richardson.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.12.02.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.11.25
A Friday khutbah by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.11.18.
A Friday khutbah warning against jealousy and spiteful envy, by Moosaa Richardson, at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.11.11.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.11.04.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.10.27.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Shaykh Hamzah 'Abdur-Razzaaq (may Allah bless and preserve him) at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.10.20.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.10.13.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Moosaa Richardson at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.10.06.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.09.28.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.09.21.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.09.14.
A Friday khutbah delivered by Nafees Moorefield at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.09.07. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
A Friday khutbah by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.08.29.
A Friday khutbah by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1446.08.15.
A Friday khutbah by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.08.08.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.08.01.
A Friday khutbah by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.07.24.
A Friday khutbah by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.07.17.
A Friday khutbah by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.07.10.
A Friday sermon delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.07.03.
A Friday khutbah by Salaah Brookes at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.06.26.
A Friday khutbah by Salaah Brookes at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.06.19.
A Friday khutbah by Salaah Brooks at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.06.05.
Note: This khutbah was adapted from a talk given by Shaykh Rasheed Barbee at Masjid Rahmah's "Inheritors of the Prophets" conference on Saturday, 28 Jumaadaa al-Oolaa, 1446 H. / November 30, 2024.
Original talk available here: https://open.spreaker.com/HUzHinke9U5xRJ8f7
A Friday khutbah by Moosaa Richardson at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.05.27.
Khutbah by Moosaa Richardson at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.04.29.
"Free Yourself of Your Injustices!"
A Friday khutbah by Moosaa Richardson, delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1445.08.06.
Khutbah by Moosaa Richardson on 1445.05.24 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).
The Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1445.05.03, delivered by Salaah Books.
To counter the chaotic expectations of Western conversation, that people should say something about every major world event, people should speak about international politics and the decisions of world leaders, and people should take action and attend rallies and demonstrations to voice their opinions, Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson presents the sensible and helpful guidance of the Quran and the Sunnah for times of global emergencies and the most serious affairs. This Friday khutbah was delivered al-Masjid al-Awwal in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA), hours before the ikhwanis planned a rally in the city, claiming to support the cause of the Palestinians. Delivered on 1445.03.28.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1445.02.15.
Moosaa Richardson delivered this Friday khutbah in Masjid Alfarouq in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) on 1444.10.29, encouraging the Muslims to take on the essential traits of true believers as found in the opening Verses of Soorah al-Anfaal.
Moosaa Richardson offers these important reminders about gratitude during the first ten days of the sacred month of Thul-Hijjah 1443. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.12.02.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah (sermon) about recent events, like the school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which took the lives of 19 children and two teachers, wounding 17 others, or the recent shooting at a doctor's office in Tulsa, Oklahoma, or the recent shooting at a Buffalo grocery store, and the events are too many to keep track of. What has caused this level of moral and ethical bankruptcy? Islam solves these kinds of social problems at the root of the issues. This sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.11.04 (June 3, 2022).
Salaah Brooks, Imaam of al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) delivers this Friday khutbah about the obligation of kind treatment to parents. (1443.10.12.)
Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.08.01.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.06.04, on the topic of the death of the scholars, the departure of knowledge, and our need to re-invest in our relationships with the people of knowledge.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.04.07. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.03.09, on the topic of the scales of justice on the Day of Judgment.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon (khutbah) at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.02.24.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.01.18. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.01.04. (unedited)
Salaah Brooks reminds us with some much needed yet basic reminders about the importance of guarding one's tongue from gossip, backbiting, and slander. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1442.12.27.
Salaah Brooks reminds us about the nature of too much focus on this worldly life and the need to set ourselves firm in the worship of Allah and in learning about Him. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1442.11.21. Review by Moosaa Richardson.
Salaah Brooks offers this reminder as a Friday khutbah on 1442.10.30 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).
Moosaa Richardson offers this important reminder about the real trial that most people fail miserably in, the trial of what comes after the hardships, the required level of gratitude for the removal of hardships! This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1442.10.23.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah about loving Allah, obedience, and companionship at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1442.10.17.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah reminding us about the importance of maintaining regular attendance at Islamic classes. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1442.10.09.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1442.08.12 on the topic of how the believer should respond to windstorms, based on how the Prophet (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace) used to behave. An important reminder about widespread heedlessness on the topic. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson explains how Allah sends "salaat" upon his worshippers, using an example of how He praises them and brags about them to the closest Angels, as found in an amazing hadeeth in Saheeh al-Bukhaaree. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1442.02.01.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the necessity of towheed, worshipping Allah alone, and shunning shirk, and how it leads a person to Divine Forgiveness and entrance to Paradise. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.12.24.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah during the Coronavirus restrictions, an excellent reminder about an easy supplication for relief in times of stress. Recorded 1441.11.06. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah, our second Jumu'ah service after the Covid-19 closure of 2020. (1441.10.27)
In this first khutbah since the Covid-19 restrictions, Moosaa Richardson reads from the reminders of Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allah have Mercy on him) about repenting when facing trials and calamities. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.10.20.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this brief Friday sermon as governments declares states of emergency because of the Coronavirus outbreak of 2020. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.07.18.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the ease of Islam in how Allah facilitates easier rulings for those facing hardships, yet some Muslims oppress themselves without knowing, by ignoring the concessions or remaining ignorant of them. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.07.11.
Moosaa Richardson explains the Islamic position on communicable diseases, and provides guidelines for navigating this important topic. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.07.04 (Feb. 28, 2020).
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah based on the reply of Ibn 'Umar to the man who asked him to write back with all Islamic knowledge, everything there is to know about Islam. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.06.27.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the basic obligation to love and hate for the sake of Allah, and explains how the celebration of Valentine's Day is forbidden in the Book of Allah. A Friday khutbah recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.06.20.
Nafees Moorefield delivers this Friday khutbah reminding us of how the people of the Truth are commonly a small minority among a corrupt majority, people who must remind each other to be patient with adversity and steadfast in their Religion. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsvylania (USA) on 1441.06.13. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the important obligation in Islam to keep family ties and warns us of four major mistakes some Muslims make related to this duty. This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.06.06.
Error at 19m 30s corrected, "tasreehin" should have been read "tasreehun" - may Allah reward the sister who sent in the correction, and guide her to the best of what pleases Allah.
Nafees Moorefield delivers this Friday khutbah, reminding us to connect our path of self-rectification to the basics of our Religion. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.05.29. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us with ten motivating reasons we should be pushing ourselves much harder to seek Islamic knowledge. This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.05.22.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah based on an important and guiding passage from Soorah al-Israa' (Verses 9-15). Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.05.15.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this important reminder about the importance of repentance and not conspiring in lies to harm people. This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.05.08.
Moosaa Richardson warns against the shameless observance of polytheism and paganism and explains why Muslims are strictly forbidden from any level of participation in Christmas. This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.04.23.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us with this brief text from Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah's Aqeedat al-Waasitiyyah, about the status of the Companions. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.04.02.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah on the topic of the importance of sticking to the Jamaa'ah and not being isolated away from the believers, especially in the lands of non-Muslims! Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.03.25.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this special Friday khutbah, a reading of Soorah Qaaf, from the Sunnahs often neglected by many khateebs in this time. This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.03.19.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about how, even though Islam can rectify the entire world, we can forget our own personal need for rectification. A Friday khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.03.10.
NOTE: A correction was submitted by one of our sisters, may Allah reward her and guide her to what is best for her in this life and the Hereafter. This correction has been added into the recording at about 14 minutes. TOOL AL-AMAL (high aspirations for worldly prosperity) was mistakenly translated with the meaning of TOOL AL-AJAL (living a long life).
Moosaa Richardson reminds us how all of the Prophets of Divine Revelation throughout history have brought messages which emphasize the importance of preserving five basic human rights: Religion, physical safety, property, ancestry, and intellect. With special focus on the fifth one, he reminds us about the harms of boxing and the verdict issues on it by scholars like Shaykh Ibn Baaz and Shaykh Al-Albaanee (may Allah have Mercy on them), in light of the recent death of 27 year-old Patrick Day, a tragic and unjustifiable loss of precious human life.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.02.19 (corresponding to October 18, 2019).
Moosaa Richardson reminds us that our belief system as Muslims is pure and good, and it only leads to what is good. Our belief in the Angels leads us to more consciousness of Allah and vigilance in practice. Amazing insights into the world of the Angels are offered in this inspiring and motivating admonishment. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.02.12.
Moosaa Richardson reads Soorah al-Fajr as a Friday khutbah, using its amazing admonitions to remind the Muslims about Allah's Right to be worshipped alone, the reality of the human condition, and the affairs of the Day of Judgment. This sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441. 02.05.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah on the topic of Verse 7:33, Allah's Prohibition of four basic levels of sin. The affair of disobedience is generalized and simplified for all Muslims to know what they must avoid to earn the Pleasure of Allah.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.01.28.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah on the topic of some of the most dangerous manifestations of Jaahiliyyah that a Muslim shuns, in creed, in rulings, and in manners and personal interactions. It was delivered at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.01.21.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah based on the hadeeth of Tameem ibn Ows ad-Daaree (may Allah be pleased with him), the entire Religion is Naseehah! Sincerity is due to Allah, His Book, His Messenger, the Muslim leaders, and the everyday Muslims! Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.12.22.
This is the Friday khutbah delivered by Salaah Books at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.12.15.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.12.08. The topic: Appreciating those who have spent their money and cleared their schedules to perform Hajj. The second khutbah covers what we can do on the Day of Arafah if we are not making Hajj.
Salaah Brooks reminds us some of the most important rulings and manners related to the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.12.01.
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 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.08.13.
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 (USA) on 1440.03.08.
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 al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.02.10, and reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
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).
Salaah Brooks reminds us this week about the importance of financial responsibility in Islam, and the obligation to maintain the House of Allah. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsyvlania (USA) on 1440.01.18. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Salaah Brooks reminds us about the nature of this life and the ways people seek out happiness within it. Whoever seeks happiness while honoring the Religion attains true happiness, while those who seek out happiness through disobedience to the Creator only deprive themselves. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1440.01.11.
Salaah Brooks reminds about the signs of Allaah's Might and Power around us, like the recent hurricane. He also reminds us about the fast of 'Ashooraa'. 1440.01.04. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson offers a series of reminders about behavior which prevents people from entering Paradise, from clear texts of the Book and the Sunnah. This was the Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1439.12.20.
Salaah Brooks reads some very beneficial words of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen as a much-needed reminder about how Allaah sees and hears all that we do. This Friday Khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.12.13. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Salaah Brooks reminds us about the status of the Day of Arafah in this Friday khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.12.06.
Salaah Brooks warns us of the dangers of intoxicants, whether drunk, inhaled, or injected. A Friday sermon delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.11.21. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah reminding us about the great blessing of the brotherhood which Allah has bestowed upon the believers. It was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.11.13.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday sermon on the topic of the importance of knowing Soorah al-Faatihah and interacting with its meanings. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.11.07. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson reminds of the great status of Laylat al-Qadr (the Nght of Decree) and how to seek it out in the last ten nights of Ramadhaan.
This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.09.16.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the significance of the two great occasions of joy experienced by a sincere believer due to his fasting - One in this life, and the greater one in the Next Life. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.09.09.
Salaah Brooks reminds us about how essential it is to strive for Allaah's Mercy in the month of Ramadhaan. Moosaa Richardson adds a few brief comments afterwards. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.09.02.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the ten divine admonitions found in the famous hadeeth of Aboo Tharr, "O My Servants! I have made oppression forbidden for Me, and I have made it impermissible for you, so do not oppress one another..."
Delivered on the 18th of Sha'baan, 1439, at the First Muslim Mosque (al-Masjid al-Awwal) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about legislated ease in Islam, specifically when Allaah has legislated a certain concession for a certain situation. We should learn about it and apply, knowing that Allaah is pleased with it.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.08.11.
Salaah Brooks reminds us about the only way to approach nearness to Allaah and warns us about observing something called "4/20". Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.08.04.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of how we are to approach the month of Sha'baan with fasting and reading of Quran. The second khutbah includes an important warning against omens and superstitions, a khutbah delivered on Friday, the 13th of April.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.07.26.
Moosaa Richardson revisits the amazing Prophetic supplication of Zayd ibn Arqam (may Allaah be pleased with him), and reminds about the importance of seeking refuge with Allaah from four destructive situations.
Click here for a printable version of the supplication: http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/PROTECTION-FROM-LAZINESS-AND-WEAKNESSES-printable.pdf
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.07.20.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the Quranic obligation to abandon those who twist the meanings of the Quran and Sunnah.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.07.12.
Salaah Brooks reminds us about our Islamic duty to show kindness and good treatment to our parents, a much neglected aspect of our practice of Islam in Western lands.
This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.07.08.
Moosaa Richardson highlights some amazing benefits understood from the authentic story of Jaabir ibn Sulaym's first encounter with the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace).
This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA ) on 1439.07.01.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the importance of sincerity and supplication, reading the well known hadeeth from al-Bukhaaree and Muslim about the three men trapped in the cave, each one supplicating to Allaah while mentioning his best and most sincere deed.
This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.06.21.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of a common supplication from our noble Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace), that he used to beg Allaah for refuge from [1] Incapability, [2] laziness, [3] Cowardice, [4] Stinginess, [5] Weak old age, and [6] the punishment of the grave.
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This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.06.07.
Salaah Brooks reminds us about an essential hadeeth on the topic of Islamic brotherhood: "Whoever alleviates the burden of another believer, Allaah will alleviate one of his burdens on the Day of Judgment..." [Saheeh Muslim]
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.05.30. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah about the amazing benefits of the hadeeth of Jibreel. A hadeeth we have heard so many times, yet it is rich in benefit, and this khutbah highlights 18 of its most important benefits.
This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal (the First Muslim Mosque) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.05.23.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon before Superbowl Sunday, an important reminder about not getting caught up in deep attachments to frivolity, where one's heart is overtaken by sports games that produce no benefit for the spectator. This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.05.16.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah reminding us about the importance of being afraid of Allah and His Punishment in the Hereafter.
"They shall have dark layers of Fire above them, and dark layers beneath them. Such is how Allah brings fear to His servants, so have taqwaa of Me (i.e. fear Me and keep your duty to Me), O My worshipful servants!" [Soorah az-Zumar:16]
This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.05.09.
Salaah Brooks reminds us of the great blessings of Allah found in our marriages and our spouses. Prophetic examples are provided to illustrate the very best household and how it was maintained.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal (the First Muslim Mosque) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.05.02. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon at Masjid Ibn Abbas in Tobago on its opening day, the 11th of Rabee' al-Aakhirah, 1439. May Allah accept the efforts of all those involved in opening this masjid on the small island of Tobago in the West Indies.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us that our Lord has said, (what means) "Do people think that they will be left to say we have believed and not put to trials? Verily, We have put those before them to trial, so Allah would make known those who are truthful, and so Allah would make known the liars." [29:2-3]
This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.04.25.
Moosaa Richardson emphasizes the importance of humbleness and humility in the life of a true Muslim. He then provides seven steps to becoming humble.
This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal (the First Muslim Mosque) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.04.18.
Moosaa Richardson practices the neglected Sunnah of reading Soorah Qaaf as a Friday khutbah, and also reminds us about the dignity of the Muslim, in how he avoids all things that honor or promote polytheism in any way, like observing Christmas to any extent, even greeting people with "holiday greetings".
This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.04.04.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the basic obligation to protect ourselves from Allaah's Anger and Punishment, both within our personal practice and in how we interact with those around us, most importantly how we discharge our duties to our families.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at Masjid at-Tawheed in Cardiff, Wales (UK) on 1439.03.16, as part of the National Conference held there that weekend.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the commands and prohibitions of Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic, in Soorah Aali 'Emraan, Verses 102-108.
This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.03.27.
Salaah Brooks reminds us of the tremendous benefits of the hadeeth (which means): "From a person's good practice of Islam is his abandoning matters that do not concern him." (at-Tirmithi)
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.03.20. Reviewed by: Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson explains the reality of every Muslim's sinfulness. It is not absolute innocence that can be attained, but rather successful management of sins and recovery from them, which requires community support.
In the second khutbah, he reminds us of the need to avoid imitating the Christians and those who wish for religiosity without grounded authentic knowledge, like those who promote the baseless Mowlid celebration.
This Friday khutbah (sermon) was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.03.13.
Salaah Brooks reminds us of the lofty status of this great outward symbol of Islam, that which is a yardstick for the rest of our deeds.
This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.28. Reviewed by: Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of ten important religious practices for the great day of Jumu'ah (Friday), many of them neglected today.
This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.21.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of a very dangerous consequence of certain sins, that they can enslave us. Sins like ribaa (usury), materialism, and intoxication can literally make someone a slave unto other than their Lord and Creator.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.14.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday sermon based on the hadeeth about two people being dipped into their final abodes in the Hereafter: One of them being the man who enjoyed the most enjoyable and luxurious life being dipped into the Hellfire; the other being the man who faced the most hardships in this life being dipped into Paradise. Both are then asked about their lives. Their answers provide amazing reminders for us!
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.07. (Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson)
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the lofty status of Soorah al-'Asr and some of its most important meanings.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.30.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah on the topic of trusting in Allaah and fearing Him alone, and how this essential part of the Muslim's character is incompatible with believing in superstitions and omens, like Friday the 13th.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.24 (Friday, October 13, 2017).
In this timely and much-needed khutbah, Moosaa Richardson highlights some of the overlooked aspects of being ill, revealing how great of a blessing it truly is to be sick and how most people fail to grasp that. He then advises the Muslims with seven practical steps for taking advantage of this amazing blessing in disguise.
This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal (First Muslim Mosque) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.16.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of some of the most amazing lessons derived from the story of Moosaa (Moses) and Fir'own (Pharaoh) as mentioned in the Quran, on the occasion of 'Aashooraa' 1439.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.09.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah, reminding us of the inevitable nature of death. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.02. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the statement of the great imaam, Aboo Daawood, who said that there are four hadeeth narrations that suffice a man in his religion. They are all mentioned in this Friday khutbah, with a few points of advice for practical implementation.
This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.12.24.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah, as major news agencies report the preliminary devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, and the Caribbean Islands and southern United States brace for impact. May Allaah guide the non-Muslims and save His devout worshipers from its harm and devastation.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.12.17.
Moosaa Richardson recites from Soorah Qaaf for the Jumu'ah khutbah, a neglected Sunnah, and stops to focus on the powerful meaning and significance of its 16th Verse.
This Friday sermon was recorded at al=Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.12.10.
Salaah Brooks delivers this year's 'Eid al-Adha khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.12.10.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon on the topic of Hajj as an important religious duty. Further reminders are offered about the coming week of fasting, sacrifice, and the 'Eed Prayer.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.12.03.
This is Moosaa Richardson's khutbah delivered Monday afternoon, the 28th of Thul-Qa'dah, 1438 (Aug 21, 2017), after the total solar eclipse that was visible in Pittsburgh and all across North America.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.11.28.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon reminding us of the virtues of the sacred months, especially the month of Thul-Hijjah and its first ten days. He also explains matters related to eclipse prayers and denounces the recent terror attacks in Barcelona, Spain.
This khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.11.25. (August 18, 2017)
Salaah Brooks delivers this important reminder about the meaning of true repentance in Islam, its conditions and manners.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.11.03. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us one of the most dangerous facets of hypocritical behavior: the two-faced double-life of a hypocrite. Allaah says (what means): "And when they meet with the people who believe, they say: 'We (also) believe.' Yet when they seclude themselves among their shayaateen (devils), they say: 'We are really with you, and we were only making a mockery of them (the believers).'" [2:14]
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.11.18.
Salaah Brooks relays some much-needed reminders from the hadeeth, "The Muslim is a Mirror to another Muslim," from the words of the great scholar, Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him).
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.27. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah on the topic of the social nature of people and how Islam requires interactions on a community level. Solutions to problems like isolation and disunity are offered.
This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.11.11.
Moosaa Richardson draws important lessons from the great advice of the famous imaam, Muhammad ibn Idrees ash-Shaafi'ee [d.204] (may Allaah have Mercy on him). These were his words of advice to his top student, Ismaa'eel ibn Yahyaa al-Muzanee, shortly before his death.
This Friday sermon was recorded at Masjid al-Furqaan in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) on 1438.11.04.
In this Friday khutbah, Moosaa Richardson highlights the benefits from seven Verses of Soorah Luqmaan wherein Luqmaan the Wise admonishes his young son to worship Allaah alone and avoid polytheism, be dutiful to his parents, establish the prayer, enjoin good, forbid evil, be patient, and to carry himself humbly in speech and action.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.20.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon on the topic of the need to supplicate to Allaah more often and more diligently.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.13.
Salaah Brooks delivers the 'Eed khutbah following the prayer of 'Eed al-Fitr 1438.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.01.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the neglected Sunnah of reading Soorah Qaaf as the Friday sermon, and then reads all 45 Verses of the amazing Soorah, with translation and occasional points of benefit about the meanings of some of the Verses.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.06.
Our guest speaker, Ustadh Umar Quinn (may Allaah reward him), delivers this final Ramadhaan khutbah, reminding us of the importance of sealing off the blessed month with istighfaar, begging Allaah for Forgiveness.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.28.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the great significance of Laylat al-Qadr, and that it can be found in the last ten nights of Ramadhaan, in the odd nights. He provides three practical ways to seek it out: [1] a general approach, [2] a specific supplication, and [3] generosity with one's wealth.
This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.21.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about how the Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) made 'tilaawah' (reading/implementation) of the Quran in his night prayers. He would pause at Verses of Mercy, begging his Lord for Mercy. He would pause at Verses of Punishment, seeking refuge with Allaah from it. He would supplicate with its supplications. All of this with a careful, deliberate recitation.
In our night prayers in Ramadhaan (and outside of Ramadhaan), this amazing level of dedication and interaction is largely missing. May Allaah aid us in reviving this forgotten Sunnah.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.14.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Ramadhaan 1438 khutbah, reminding the Muslims to repent earnestly and reap the great opportunity of this amazing season.
This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.07. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson begins this reminder with a reading of the Verses about fasting in Ramadhaan from Soorah al-Baqarah (183-187). He then admonishes us to work to develop our taqwaa and shun going to extremes in the Religion this Ramadhaan.
This khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.29.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this series of reminders about our great need for the return of the month of Ramadhaan, and the renewal of our practice of Islaam by way of it.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.22.
Note from Ustaadh Moosaa: This khutbah was inspired by the famous "We Need a Ramadhaan" speech of our respected elder, Abu Uwais, may Allaah have Mercy on him. While his influence can be found in parts of this khutbah, it simply cannot not compare.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah on the topic of financial duties and responsibilities upon the Muslims in general, and as the month of Ramadhaan approaches specifically.
Moosaa Richardson reviewed and approved of the khutbah. An additional reminder from him is included at the end of the recording as well.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.15.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah about some of the effects of sinful behavior, leading into an amazing 10-part Prophetic supplication, a gem to be learned and used.
This sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.08.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah full of important reminders about the obligation of keeping family ties. Excuses are cut off and false arguments are exposed, in a way that helps Muslims realize the reality of this oft-neglected duty.
Included at the end is a few additional warnings about common violations on this topic from Moosaa Richardson (who reviewed and approved this khutbah).
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.07.24.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at the start of Sha'baan 1438. He reminds us of the importance of optional acts of worship, especially fasting in the month of Sha'baan, before the entrance of Ramadhaan.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.01.
In this Friday khutbah, Moosaa Richardson reminds us of a divine methodology for attaining and maximizing true gratitude to our Lord and Creator.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.07.17.
Salaah Brooks delivers this important basic reminder, that while every Muslim claims to love Allaah, who are the ones who actually validate that claim? He reminds us of the Quranic Verse called "Aayat al-Imtihaan", the Verse of the Test, which sorts out truthful claims from mere lip service.
This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.03, and it has been reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon from the minbar of al-Masjid al-Awwal (the First Muslim Mosque) of Pittsburgh, drawing from the lessons in personal refinement found in the opening Verses of Soorah al-Mu'minoon (a translation of which follows):
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Ever the Merciful.
1. Successful are the believers.
2. Those who are devoutly focused in their prayers.
3. Those who turn away from frivolity.
4. Those who discharge zakaat.
5. Those who safeguard their chastity.
6. Except from their spouses, or their captives of way, such are free of any blame.
7. But those who seek anything beyond that are the transgressors.
8. Those who uphold their trusts and agreements.
9. Those who safeguard all of their prayers.
10. Those are the inheritors.
11. Those who inherit Firdows (the best levels of Paradise), wherein they dwell forever.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal on the 10th day of Rajab 1438.
Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah, reminding us of the foundational prohibition of dishonesty, and how joking and light-hearted pranks are not exempted.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.07.03. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the neglected Sunnah of reading Soorah Qaaf as the Friday sermon, and then reads all 45 Verses of the amazing Soorah, with translation and occasional points of benefit about the meanings of some of the Verses.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.06.25.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the lofty status of the day of Jumu'ah (Friday), and some of the most important rulings connected to observing it.
This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.06.18.
This important set of reminders offered by Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks helps us re-focus on the importance of prayer, being energetic and ambitious about it, and offering it in its proper time.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.06.11. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richards.
In this Friday khutbah, Moosaa Richardson reminds us of two amazing authentic hadeeth narrations that act as the best financial advice possible for the poor (and rich alike).
[1] The report of Aboo Tharr: "The rich have gone off with all the rewards..." [Muslim]
[2] The report of Aboo Kabshah: "People are of four types..." [Ahmad]
This sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.06.04.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the obligation to embody gratitude in our lives, as it relates to the great blessing of having a clean, Salafee masjid, free of calls to deviant agendas and misguided methodologies.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.27.
Moosaa Richardson admonishes us with the beautiful Quranic passage from Soorah Aal 'Emraan (3:102-105), which orders us to unite upon the Rope of Allaah, shun differing, reflect over Allaah's Grace upon us, and not resemble those before us who split into groups after knowledge came to them.
Recorded at Masjid al-Furqaan (TROID) in Toronto, Canada on 1438.05.20.
Salaah Brooks delivers this powerful and much needed reminder about the Statement of Allaah (which means): "Oh My Servants! It is only your actions that I record for you and then bring you to account based on them..." From the hadeeth qudsee collected by Imaam Muslim.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.13. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the importance of enjoining the good and forbidding the evil among our own ranks, and how abandoning this can lead to destruction and failure. He further emphasizes the importance of shunning false methodologies, like that of the so-called "Muslim Brotherhood" (al-Ikhwan al-Muslimoon) cult.
This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.06.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the need to seek the good of this life, how it is sought, and how refuge must be sought from the evil of those good things. Five coveted worldly matters are explained: Neighbors, wives, children, money, and companions.
The supplication mentioned in the second khutbah (MP3): http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DUAA-refuge-from-five-things.mp3
ARABIC TEXT of that supplication: http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-29-13_18_55-istiaath-from-five-things.png
This Friday sermon was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.04.29.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the favor of knowledge and the status of its people. He warns us against the disease of ignorance and how the ignoramus oppresses himself and those around him.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.04.22.
This Friday sermon delivered by Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks reminds us of the reality of this worldly life and our true position in it. He also addresses the issue of Friday the 13th and common superstitions.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.04.15. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon about the blessing of a realistic religion which helps Mankind manage and recover from their sinful behavior. He warns us against mujaaharah, exposing one's private sins, like is being done on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms.
Recorded at Masjid as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.24.
In this Friday khutbah, Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the essential characteristic of truthfulness and honesty in speech and action. He also warns us of the traits of hypocrites: lying, treachery, breaking promises, and poor manners in argumentation.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.04.08.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon, reminding us of the powerful meanings contained in the brief statement of our Messenger (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace):
من حسن إسلام المرء تركه ما لا يعنيه
"From a man's good practice of Islam is his leaving off matters that do not concern him." (at-Tirmithee)
Examples of matters that are outside of a Muslim's scope and focus are given, as well as examples of important matters which we must focus on, yet we may be neglecting.
This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.04.01.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the obligation of shunning ghuluww (going to extremes) in the Religion, in light of recent local visits of a severely deviant sufi, propped up as a "scholar" to spread misguidance and polytheism among unsuspecting Muslims. This khutbah refutes the false claim that the Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) knew all matters of the past and future, everything in al-Lowh al-Mahfooth (the Preserved Tablet), as well as the keys of the Ghayb (unseen).
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.17.
In this Friday khutbah, Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the obligation to follow the Religion as it was revealed to be practiced and the necessity of shunning innovations, both big and small. He then mentions some false arguments propagated by Soofees and other deviants who wish to legitimize their newly-invented acts of worship.
A truly hard-hitting and evidence-based clarification! Powerful and clear evidences from the Book and the Sunnah, coupled with amazing statements and stances of the respected Companions, leave the silly mawlid activists exposed as the ignorant, conniving innovators they are.
It was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.10.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon about the status of prayer and its importance, as well as some dangerous mistakes that some people fall into regarding it.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.02.25.
In this Friday sermon, Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the Quranic obligation of following the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) and making him the judge in all disputes between us. He then shows how the four widely-followed imams of Islam all forbade their students and followers from fanatical taqleed (blind following) in opposition to clear evidence from the Messenger (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace).
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.02.18.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday sermon following the 2016 election of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.02.11. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson warns us of the fraudulent replacements for Islam's scholars, those who say we need Western scholars and we can no longer "outsource" our fatwas overseas! The ambition of various entertainers, storytellers, and pretenders to knowledge is exposed, along with their ambition to take the place of the scholars in the lives of the Muslims.
A very timely example of their detrimental interference in Islamic rulings is provided: adopting Western politics and embracing their democratic systems, something encouraged as absolutely necessary by the fraudulent, but forbidden by the real scholars of Islam.
This Friday sermon was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.02.04.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us in this Friday khutbah to remember the great favor of Allaah upon us, that He has guided us to the only acceptable Religion in the Hereafter. As a result, we should embody the distinctions that Allaah has given the believers over the disbelievers in our speech and action. He then reminds us to be different from misguided people who wear masks and dress up as demons and witches on a day to honor the Shayaateen called "Halloween", and that Muslims have been forbidden from imitating the disbelievers.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.27.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday sermon, based on the well-known hadeeth (which means): "Take advantage of five things before five events..." It was collected in al-Haakim's Mustadrak and judged to be authentic.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.20.
Abul-Hasan Malik Akhdar delivers this concise Friday khutbah in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) at al-Masjid al-Awwal on 1438.01.13.
Moosaa Richardson recites and translates Verses 23 to 68 from Soorah ash-Shu'araa' - the amazing account of Prophet Moosaa's (Moses) confrontation with Fir'own (Pharaoh), and draws five important benefits from the story, the fifth connected to our annual fast of 'Aashooraa'.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.06.
Moosaa Richardson's khutbah from 1437.12.28 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA), covering: the importance of shunning innovation, the so-called "National Day" celebrated in some Muslim lands, and observing the end of the Hijri year as a time for reflections and repentance.
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 by other than Allaah as an undetected act of polytheism that some fall into.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.12.14.
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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.23.
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, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.17.
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 found with the minority, even in the ranks of the Muslims.
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.03.
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, and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
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 al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.08.
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 from the prayer, as well as an informative response to the question: Why do you give 20-minute khutbahs?
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.01.
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 approved by Moosaa Richardson.
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 first 11 Verses: http://www.spreaker.com/user/radio1mm/khutbah-1436-06-28
And this one for Verses 12-21:
http://www.spreaker.com/user/radio1mm/1436-08-18
Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks admonishes us to be warned of one of the traps of our sworn enemy, assuming that sinfulness should keep you away from the masjid until you repent completely and practice Islam 100%.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.05.10. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.
In this moving Friday sermon, Moosaa Richardson highlights an often overlooked benefit from the hadeeth of the last man to enter Paradise, as collected by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, from the report of Aboo Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him).
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.05.03.
Moosaa Richardson offers this set of important reminders for Muslims who live as minorities in non-Muslim countries, to embody their Religion and represent it well, in hopes to gain the ongoing rewards of callers to good.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.26.
Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks delivers this brief and beneficial khutbah about the most essential matters needed for those who wish to attain true gratitude and become thankful servants of Allaah, based on the pillars of shukr, as mentioned by Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have Mercy on him).
This Friday khutbah was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.19, and it was reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the importance of fearing Allaah as potentially disastrous weather approaches. A Quranic passage about how the civilization of 'Aad thought massive clouds heading their way were mere rain clouds, yet they were destroyed by them.
Why do we feel safe and secure, when our Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) would become very uncomfortable as clouds and winds approached?! In America, we have audacious atheists around us shouting into the heavens, "Let this God bring down His punishment upon us, if He truly exists!" which is hauntingly similar to the wicked speech of the people of 'Aad before they were terribly destroyed.
A Friday khutbah recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.12.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the need to thank Allaah for screening our private sins, and to never speak openly about what Allaah has covered, based on an authentic hadeeth warning of a severe loss for those who sin openly or reveal their hidden misbehavior. Misconceptions about Islamic modesty and shyness are identified and explained.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.05.
Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks offers this important reminder about how Allaah raises some people because of their connection to the Quran and lowers others because of their ignorance and/or negligence of it. Very important issues of racism and nationalism are raised.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.28. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this important reminder about how remaining aware of the Hereafter keeps one's worldly and religious affairs in order. Fearing the Day of Judgment leads a person to take good companions and shun people who enjoy quarreling.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.20.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday sermon reminding us that it is not sufficient to simply say we are Muslims without living up to all that our statement of faith, Laa-ilaaha-ill-Allaah, requires of us. Seven essential requirements are explained, without which our testimony will not be accepted by Allaah, based on clear passages from the Book and the Sunnah.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.13.
Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks delivers this important reminder about qualifying our claim to love Allaah with real tangible proof. Amazing connections are explained between following the Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) and receiving the love and forgiveness of Allaah Almighty.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.06. Reviewed & approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson offers this timely reminder about sticking to the Religion in times of difficulty and not compromising our practice of the Religion. The people of the past faced unthinkable persecution, compared to our minor difficulties that stem from Islam having a bad image at times. With these minor trials, we find many Muslims stumbling and giving up aspects of their religion. May Allaah aid us and keep us firm.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.29.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this important khutbah in wake of the San Bernardino killings. Seven important steps to embodying faith in such times are offered. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.22.
1MM (the First Muslim Mosque) unwaveringly denounces the killings in San Bernardino and all those behind them. We actively warn against ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, Shabab, and the Muslim Brotherhood, as well as the ideologies behind such groups, such as those found in the writings of Hassan al-Banna, Sayid Qutb, Mawdudi, and others.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us of our duties as it relates to our wealth. Delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM), the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA), on 1437.02.15.
Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah. Ghuluw (extremism) in both of its manifestations, neglect and excessiveness, is identified and warned against. The most obvious manifestation of extremism amid current events, the so-called "Islamic State" (ISIS, ISIL) is mentioned by name and warned against.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.08.
The Friday khutbah of our respected elder, Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis, delivered on the same day, was used as an important resource in preparing this khutbah. Listen to Abu Hakeem's khutbah here: http://www.salafisounds.com/allaah-warns-against-extremism-and-negligence-by-abu-hakeem/
Moosaa Richardson warns against believing in omens (like Friday the 13th and Safar) and superstitions and explains how they are to be shunned in light of the Quran and Sunnah. Practical steps for recovery from being affected are offered.
The second khutbah includes a stern warning against upcoming Sufi events in the Pittsburgh area.
This recording also includes the prayer, as well as an important reminder from the imaam of the masjid, Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks. A rare look at the complete Jumu'ah experience at the First Muslim Mosque.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.01.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah on the eve of Halloween (2015). The ruling on taking part in Halloween related festivities is made clear, despite some misguided efforts to modify it into "Halaloween" [?!].
The second part contrasts the laxness of some people with the steps a real Muslim should be taking to protect himself and his family from demons on a daily basis.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.01.16. Reviewed and approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah with two important reminders about reflecting about the short days and long nights of winter and taking advantage of them, as well as taking care of 'Asr Prayer in its time and the danger of not doing so.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.01.23.
Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the virtuous fast of the Day of 'Aashooraah' 1437, the 10th of Muharram, which falls on Saturday, October 24 this year (2015). He explains how the Jews do not truly follow Moosaa and why Muslims are considered more rightfully the true followers of Moosaa. He also warns against the imposters of Iran, the Shiite Raafidhah Religion and their ridiculous practices on this day.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.01.09.
In this Friday sermon, Moosaa Richardson reminds us of Allaah's severe prohibition of gambling as one of the first and most foundational prohibited matters in Islaam. Obvious and not-so-obvious forms of gambling are cited and warned against, from casinos and lottery tickets, all the way down to amusement park games and insurance.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.01.02.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah about Taqwaa and its manifestations. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1436.12.25.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this oft-needed reminder about repentence, its obligations, virtues, and conditions.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1436.12.18.
Moosaa Richardson delivers this Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on the 11th of Thul-Hijjah, 1436, one day after 'Eed al-Adh-haa.
Allaah's clear guidance is highlighted for those who love the Muslim Ummah and wish to see its honor and distinction restored. False methodologies will always fail us, and the only way back to being leaders of the earth is outlined for those who seek it.
Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks, Imaam of al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offers this beneficial and concise khutbah on the day of 'Eed al-Adh-haa 1436. He began by reminding the attendees that listening to the khutbah on this day is optional (which was before the recording started).
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal on 1436.12.10.
Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks offers a needed reminder abou the important of offering the prayer in its correct time. This Friday khutbah was delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.11.13. Reviewed & approved by Moosaa Richardson.
Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday khutbah reminding the Muslims about the virtues of the Day of Arafat, fasting on it, and excelling in good deeds. Includes advice on how not to be left out of the virtues of Hajj, for those who cannot make it to Makkah, by the great scholar, al-Haafith Ibn Rajab.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.12.04.
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 relationship with Allaah, and turning back to Him in repentance when we have wronged ourselves.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1436.10.15.
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 poor on my behalf, instead of getting to know some poor people myself? Is "not knowing any poor people" a good excuse, or is that a huge problem with my practice that needs fixed immediately?! Could I have the disease that prevents people from entering Paradise?! Very troubling questions indeed... Read this article for an excellent follow-up discussion: http://www.bakkah.net/en/15-reasons-to-give-your-own-zakaat-al-fitr-yourself-part-1.htm
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 first 11 Verses: http://www.spreaker.com/user/radio1mm/khutbah-1436-06-28
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 Hereafter seriously and stay away from those who take the religion to be frivolity and jokes, like Almaghrib Institute.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 1436.06.28.
Listen to another Friday khutbah based on Soorah Qaaf, Verses 12-21: http://www.spreaker.com/user/radio1mm/1436-08-18
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
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.
A khutbah given by our brother Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson in Camden, NJ on 4 Rabee' al Awwal 1436 about the correct actualization of good character in Islam.
A khutbah given by our brother Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks on Rabee' ul Thaanee 17, 1436 A.H. (February 6, 2015) on the dangers of staying aloof and isolated from the Muslim community, especially in the lands of disbelief.
A khutbah given by Aboo ‘Abdil-Fattaah Salaah bin Bernard Brooks on the truth about Jesus in Islam
Khutbah by Ustaadh Abul ‘Abbaas Moosaa Richardson on the Day of ‘Arafah, 1435 @ al-Masjid al-Awwal (Pittsburgh) [Correction made at 15m 30s]
A khutbah given by Aboo ‘Abdil-Fattaah Salaah bin Bernard Brooks about the position of as-Salaf with regards to terrorism taken from works produced by our brothers at Salafi Publications
A khutbah delivered by our esteemed brother Aboo ‘Abdil Fattaah Salaah Brooks on 3 Rabee’ ath Thaanee 1436 A.H. (January 23, 2015 C.E.) on the the four distinguishing characteristics of Ahlus Sunnah.
A khutbah delivered by our esteemed brother Moosaa Richardson on 25 Rabee’ al Awwal 1436 A.H. (January 16, 2015 C.E.) advising Muslims on the correct way to respond to the recent attacks on the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) in light of the Qur’an and Sunnah.
A khutbah delivered by our esteemed brother Moosaa Richardson on 18 Rabee’ al Awwal 1436 A.H. (January 9, 2015 C.E.) warning against deviation & terrorist acts in light of the recent terrorist attacks in France.
An inspiring khutbah delivered by our esteemed brother Moosaa Richardson on 20 Safar 1436 A.H. (December 12, 2014) discussing how Islaamic knowledge raises the status of those who embark upon learning it. A practical example is given through the life of ‘Ataa bin Abee Rabaah. A must hear!
A khutbah given by our brother Abul ‘Abbaas Moosaa Richardson on 13 Safar 1436 A.H. (December 5, 2014).
A khutbah given by our brother Abul-‘Abbaas Moosaa Richardson on the 29th of Muharram, 1436 (November 21, 2014), at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA), warning against partaking in the celebrations of the disbelievers.
A khutbah given by our brother Abul ‘Abbaas Moosaa Richardson on 22 Muharram 1436 A.H. (November 14, 2014).
A khutbah given by Abul-‘Abbaas Moosaa Richardson on the 7th of Muharram, 1436, in light of the upcoming observance of the day of 'Aashooraa'. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).