This paper aims to explore the political discourse embedded within Friday sermons delivered by prominent imams in Austria, focusing on their deviation from mainstream religious narratives. Traditional Friday sermons (sing.: khutbah) typically emphasize moral guidance, spiritual growth, and the dissemination of religious norms. However, a subset of imams in Austria has emerged, using the pulpit to address political and ideological issues, often blending religious rhetoric with contemporary socio-political commentary (political grievances, social justice, critiques of Western policies, identity politics, references to international political conflicts, calls to political action etc.). This paper is based on the qualitative and quantitative analysis of selected sermons to examine the extent to which political-Islamic themes permeate these discourses. The methodology involves the documentation and transcription of Friday sermons delivered in mosques known for their politically active imams, followed by thematic content analysis. By identifying recurring political narratives, the study aims to shed light on the potential influence of these sermons on congregational attitudes and their broader socio-political implications within Austria's Muslim community. Furthermore, this paper will contextualize these findings within Austria's legal and social framework, discussing the implications for religious freedom, social integration, and state-religion relations. Ultimately, the study seeks to contribute to the broader discourse on political Islam in Europe by offering an Austrian case study of the convergence of religion and politics in public religious spaces.