Author: Zak Chapman

Honorable Muslims! In verse I have recited, our Lord Almighty (SWT) states as follows, “And spend [in the way of Allah ] from what We have provided you before death approaches one of you and he says, ‘My Lord if only You would delay me for a brief term so...

Honorable Muslims! The Battle of Uhud was over, and Muslims were back in Madinah. A little kid came by the Prophet (saw) and asked him, “What happened to my father?” The words poured from the mouth of the Messenger of Allah (saw), “Your father was martyred; may Allah’s mercy be...

Honorable Muslims! Ramadan is the month of fasting, which leads us to piety with our patience and will. Fasting is a divine blessing and entrustment our Lord (swt) has honored us with. It is a civilization and a miracle of revival that we welcome every year. Our bodies, emotions, minds...

Honorable Muslims! In verse I have recited, Allah (SWT) states, “And whoever submits his face to Allah while he is a doer of good – then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold. And to Allah will be the outcome of all matters.“[１] In the hadith I have recited, Prophet...

Honorable Muslims! Islam primarily aims to ensure that humans' lives, properties, mental health, dignity, and faith, created to be the most honorable being on earth, are protected. It regards these five values inviolable. It does not approve in any manner these values being undermined for any reason. Binding all spheres...

Honorable Muslims! The universe runs in an order based on the divine laws and rules called “Sunnat al-Allah”. The Almighty Allah has put these laws in place with His omnipotent power and knowledge. Earth, air, water, and fire each have their specific nature and balance. People need to live in...

Honorable Muslims! Being a family is one of the greatest blessings granted for human by Allah (swt). This is so because family means trust, shelter, and refuge. It refers to joining hands all together to foster the good and prevent the evil. It is also the most important institution that...

Honorable Muslims! In verse I recited as I began the khutbah, the Almighty Allah (SWT) states, “And when My servants ask you, o Muhammad, concerning Me – indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me...

Honorable Muslims! One day the Messenger of Allah (SAW) addressed all humankind, in the presence of his Companions, “O people, Allah is pure and He, therefore, accepts only that which is pure. And Allah commanded the believers as He commanded the Messengers…” He continued by reciting the following verse: “O...

Honorable Muslims! Islam sets out rules to ensure the safety and security of our life, wealth, mind, faith, and generation. It also commands us to protect these fundamental values. It forbids all kinds of bad habits that endanger our health, disturb our mental balance, waste our wealth, and damage our...

Honorable Muslims! In the verse I have recited the Almighty Allah (swt) states, "And this worldly life is not but diversion and amusement. And indeed, the home of the Hereafter - that is the eternal life, if only they knew!"[1] In the hadith I have recited the Prophet Muhammad (saw)...

Honorable Muslims! In the verse I have recited, Allah the Almighty (swt) states as follows: “But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your share of the world. And do good as Allah has done good to you. And...

Honorable Muslims! In the verse I have recited, Allah the Almighty (swt) states, “We have indeed created man in the best of moulds, then do We abase him (to be) the lowest of the low, Except such as believe and do righteous deeds: for they shall have a reward unfailing.” ...

Honorable Muslims! The Almighty Allah (swt) states in the verse I have recited as follows: “Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.”[i] In the hadith I have read, Prophet Muhammad (saw) says: “Allah does not look at your outward appearance...

Honorable Muslims! According to Islam, cleanliness is an indispensable responsibility that has its root in faith. Our sublime religion calls on people to purification who want to have a clean body, a peaceful heart, and a soul purified of sins. It therefore asks servants of Allah to stand before Him...

Honorable Muslims! Allah the Almighty (swt) has created human with such attributes as having reason, being worthy of respect, and having responsibilities. Our Almighty Lord (swt) specified, among the principles of Islam, the rights that every human being has by birth and some responsibilities. He (swt) has given the glad...

Honorable Muslims, Allah the Almighty states in the Holy Qur’an: “Wealth and children are [but] adornment of the worldly life. But the enduring good deeds are better to your Lord for reward and better for [one’s] hope.” [1] Dear Brothers and Sisters, A child is the loveliest of all blessings bestowed...

Honorable Muslims! In the verse I have just recited the Almighty Allah (swt) states, “The mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day and establish prayer and give zakah and do not fear except Allah, for it is expected that...

Honorable Muslims! Next Wednesday Night will be The Mawlid (Laylat al-Mawlid), the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) honoring the world with his birth, who communicated the message of Islam to us, taught us the right and truth, and guided us as the best role model on the road to...

Honorable Muslims! Our sublime religion Islam teaches us Muslims to not only continue worship sincerely but also to have good morals and be one of those people with whom it is easy to get along well. It asks us to establish relations based on good faith, fairness and compassion with...

Honorable Muslims! Allah the Almighty has not left human, as the apple of the eye of the universe, on their own and unattended. Human is always under a divine inspection and supervision. Our Lord (swt) commands us to prepare for the Hereafter by stating, “O you who have believed, fear...

Honorable Muslims! In the verse I have recited, Allah the Almighty states, “And, [moreover], this is My path, which is straight, so follow it; and do not follow [other] ways, for you will be separated from His way. This has He instructed you that you may become righteous.”[i] In the...

Honorable Muslims! In the verse I have recited Allah the Almighty states, “Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves.”[i] In the hadith I have read the Prophet Muhammad (saw) says, “Cleanliness makes up half of faith.”[ii] Dear Believers! Cleanliness is an inherently human...

The superior-subordinate relationship in business life does not give a specific rank to the humans before Allah the Exalted (swt). What makes a person worthy in the presence of Allah (swt) is nothing but his iman, worship, morals, and taqwa (piety). The Prophet Muhammad (saw) warns us, "Allah does not...

Honorable Believers! Our Lord Almighty (swt) states in the Holy Qur’an as follows: “O you who covers himself [with a garment], arise and warn!  And your Lord glorify.”[i] The verses above that were revealed on the first days of Islam in Mecca call on the Prophet Muhammad (saw) to ready...

Honorable Muslims! Allah the Almighty states in the Holy Qur’an as follows: “So remember Me and I shall remember you; give thanks to Me and do not be ungrateful to Me for My favors!” [1] Every human being, whether young or old, rich or poor, strong or weak, sustain their...

Honorable Muslims! What lies in the essence of the creation of universe and the relations in the world of existence is the good and benevolence. Accordingly, Islam, our sublime religion, was revealed to ensure that good prevails on and evil is removed from the face of the earth. A Muslim...

Honorable Muslims! Islam disapproves laziness, irresponsibility, and unearned income. It wants all people to earn by putting in efforts and by the sweat of the brow. This is referred to in the following hadith of Prophet Muhammad, “No person has eaten better food than that which was bought from the...

Honorable Muslims! The recitations of takbir, tahlil, and salawat have echoed once again within Hagia Sophia’s domes. The adhan and salat has risen from its minarets. Hagia Sophia has met its congregation again. Dear Believers! Hagia Sophia’s reopening to worship means the reinstatement of this holy place, which embraced Muslims...

Dear Muslims! Today is the Eid al-Adha. It is an exceptional time when we submit our servitude to Allah (swt) and express our gratitude to Him for all the blessings He bestowed upon us. It is an offering by Him for those people who bear the Prophet Ibrahim's faith, Hajar's...

Honorable Muslims! In the verse I have recited, Allah the Almighty states, “And for all religion We have appointed a rite [of sacrifice] that they may mention the name of Allah over what He has provided for them of [sacrificial] animals. For your god is one God, so to Him...

Honorable Muslims! Cleanliness, which is one of the most fundamental qualities of Muslims, denotes having a clean body, clothes free from dirt, as well as a peaceful heart. Therefore, the Prophet Muhammad explains the relation between cleanliness on the outside and faith in heart as follows, “Cleanliness makes up half...

Honorable Muslims! Our children who open their eyes to the world in a spotlessly clean natural disposition are the rare entrustment of our Lord (swt) to us.  They are the most lovely blessing of our lives, and the most valuable adornment of our homes. They are the divine blessing of...

Dear Believers! Allah the Almighty states in the verse I have recited, “But whoever desires the Hereafter and exerts the effort due to it while he is a believer - it is those whose effort is ever appreciated by Allah.” [1] The Prophet Muhammad (saw) advises in the hadith I...