Friday Khutba

Games of Chance: A Disease of Our Age

14. December 2023

In an age where people perceive easy money-making as success and technology covers every aspect of our lives, unfortunately, the accessibility of gambling, which leads people into these games of chance, has become even easier. The increase in types of gambling and their enhanced accessibility directly contributes to the rise in the number of gambling addicts. This situation has contributed to the perception of unfair gain as a legitimate path in society.

Press Release

Loss of Life at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Train Accident Breaks Our Hearts

14. December 2023

Kemal Ergün, the President of the Islamic Community Millî Görüş (IGMG), issued a statement in response to the German train catastrophe that left five people dead and more than 40 injured. “We are profoundly saddened for the lives lost and the injuries sustained in the train accident.”

Friday Khutba

Being Together, the Power of Belonging.

07. December 2023

Allah (swt) brought existence from nothingness. The most precious creation He created is the human. When we look at the word 'insaan', we see that it comes from the root of 'unsiyah,' which signifies companionship and to relate. Human beings, born into a family, start their lives feeling primarily connected to their family. Then gradually, a sense of belonging extends to a community, a city, and a country.

Friday Khutba

Do Not Despair of Allah’s Mercy

30. November 2023

The human, sent as a Khalifa on Earth, is subject to various trials in accordance with the purpose of creation. The test process that began in paradise with our mother Hawa and father Adam will manifest differently for everyone until the day of Judgment Day.

Friday Khutba

Khutba: Taking a Lesson from What Happened

23. November 2023

Human beings live and die by living a limited life in a limited time and space. The commitment to life is so strong that we live as if we will never die, even though we know that our life will end with death one day.

Friday Khutba

Khutba: The Architect of The Lecture Circles: Al-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam

16. November 2023

The house of Al-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam, one of the pioneers among the companions of Prophet Muhammad (saw), became a place for Islamic preaching during the initial phase of the prophethood.

Friday Khutba

We will continue to compete in goodness despite all the difficulties.

09. November 2023

Many people around the world are going through difficult times due to natural disasters, wars and other calamities. Some cannot find healthy living conditions, others lack adequate nutrition and medical care, and still, others are unable to access proper education and a safe environment. In search of a better future for their children, they are forced to seek refuge in safe cities and regions. Severe conflicts and attacks cause many people to abandon their homes. Villages are left empty and people migrate to other places.