**BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2019, DR. ABOU EL FADL BEGAN DELIVERING WEEKLY FRIDAY VIRTUAL PRAYERS THROUGH THE USULI INSTITUTE (www.usuli.org).

WATCH THEM WEEKLY VIA ONLINE LIVESTREAM AT THE USULI INSTITUTE YOUTUBE CHANNEL AT 12:45 P.M. EASTERN TIME

Muslims gather for congregational prayers on Fridays. At the beginning of each service, according to Islamic tradition, the most learned of the community should address the community regarding topics that are pressing and pertinent to the community and the obligations of the faithful.  Unfortunately, many khutbahs today do not engage or enliven the spirit of Muslims seeking inspiration, honest and direct confrontation with important issues, or spiritual comfort.  Dr. Abou El Fadl does not disappoint when it comes to tackling difficult issues, challenging the intellect and heart, and underscoring ethics, morality and virtue in the Islamic message through his khutbahs.