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Khutba 3-20-2026- RICC- True Competition – Taqwa and Quran
إن الحمد لله نحمده ونستعينه ونستغفره، ونعوذ بالله تعالى من شرور أنفسنا، وسيئات أعمالنا، من يهد الله تعالى فلا مضل له، ومن يضلل فلا هادي له، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، وأشهد أن محمداً عبده ورسوله، اللهم صلِّ وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد وعلى...
RICC Khutba-03-13-2026 _ Quran, Tawqa, & Qadr (glory, honor) of Allah
Today, by the grace of Allah, we mark the final Jumu’ah of Ramadan, the 24th day of this blessed month. We are deep within the last ten nights, and as we approach another odd night, hearts everywhere are seeking Laylat al-Qadr. This is the night in which the Quran...
The Pyramid of Faith: From Islam to Ihsan and Taqwa – Friday Khutba
إن الحمد لله نحمده ونستعينة ونستغفره، ونعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسنا، ومن سيئات أعمالنا ، من يهده الله فلا مضل له، ومن يضل فلا هادي له، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، وأشهد أن سيدنا محمداً عبده ورسوله ، اللهم صلِّ وسلم وبارك على...
Parenting Beyond Care – The True Responsibility of Upbringing
While most parents provide care (الرعاية) and education (التعليم), many overlook the importance of upbringing (التربية). Each plays a unique role in a child's development: care nurtures the body and emotions, education builds the mind, but upbringing (Tarbiyah) shapes character and the soul. If we focus only on care...
Themes of Surat Al-Qa’riah, At-Takathur, Al-Asr and Al Humuza (101-102-103-104)
Surat Al-Qar’iah (القارعة) (The Striking event) (101:1-11) The theme of Surah Al-Qari'ah (القارعة) centers on the terrifying, earth-shattering event that will signal the resurrection and the beginning of the Hereafter. The Surah highlights the gravity of the Day of Judgment and urges every person to prepare for it by ensuring...
Themes of Surat Al-Bayyinah, Al-Zalzalah and al Adiyat
Surah Al-Bayyina (البَیّنَة) (Clear Proof) (98) The main theme of Surat Al-Bayyinah is how the clear and obvious divine revelation brought by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ removes any justification for those who continue to reject it or create divisions. The surah divides humanity into two groups based on their response to...
Theme of Surah Al-Qadr (القَدر) (97)
The central theme of Surah Al-Qadr is the extraordinary status and immense honor of a unique night known as Laylat al-Qadr—the Night of Qadr. The Surah declares: إِنَّآ أَنزَلۡنَـٰهُ فِى لَيۡلَةِ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ (١) وَمَآ أَدۡرَٮٰكَ مَا لَيۡلَةُ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ (٢) لَيۡلَةُ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ خَيۡرٌ۬ مِّنۡ أَلۡفِ شَہۡرٍ۬ (٣) تَنَزَّلُ ٱلۡمَلَـٰٓٮِٕكَةُ وَٱلرُّوحُ فِيہَا...
Theme of Surat Al-Alaq (العَلق) (The Leech-Like Clot) (96)
The main theme of Surat Al-Alaq is the significance of knowledge, particularly knowledge pursued in the name of the Creator. The Surah opens with the first five verses ever revealed in the Qur’an, emphasizing knowledge as a divine gift and the foundation of spiritual growth: ٱقۡرَأۡ بِٱسۡمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ (١)...
Themes of Surat Al-Duha, Al Inshirah and Al-Tin (93-94-95)
Surah Al-Duha (الِضُّحىٰ) (The Forenoon) (93:1-11) Surah Al-Duha offers comfort and reassurance to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during a time of emotional and spiritual hardship and through him all believers. The Surah emphasizes Allah’s constant care, ongoing support, and enduring grace are always there even when it is not immediately felt. When...