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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 20, 2026.

Ramadan fasting should lead to taqwa

Masjid Fatima

“We should increase in our recitations of the Quran.”

The khateeb, at 19:52

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In one sentence

Ramadan is a divinely opened opportunity to cultivate taqwa through sincere fasting, avoiding sin, Qur'an recitation, generosity, and intensified worship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains fasting's purpose as taqwa rather than hunger and thirst.
  2. Describes Ramadan as a month when spiritual opportunities and rewards increase.
  3. Warns that backbiting and other sins can empty fasting and night prayer of reward.
  4. Urges increased Qur'an recitation and spending in Allah's path.
  5. Calls for greater worship during the final ten nights.
  6. Concludes with prayer and brief mosque schedule and iftar announcements.
Try this week
Fast with taqwa and avoid backbiting, haram, and other sins.
Increase Qur'an recitation during Ramadan, aiming to complete at least one khatam.
Give more charity and spend in Allah's path.
Increase worship and ibadah during the final ten nights.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But it was to get the taqwa of Allah . The fear of Allah to get this .”
Masjid Fatima · Catonsville, MD
Play from 10:24
“But all that they get from that is just Staying hungry. They don't get any reward for this.”
Masjid Fatima · Catonsville, MD
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“So we should increase in our recitations of the Quran”
Masjid Fatima · Catonsville, MD
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“Spending in the path of Allah also has a lot of virtue”
Masjid Fatima · Catonsville, MD
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is more than staying hungry and thirsty; it is meant to grow taqwa, or awareness of Allah. The khutbah warned that backbiting and other sins can weaken or even erase the reward of fasting and night prayer. We were encouraged to read more Qur'an, give generously, and increase our worship. The final ten nights deserve special effort because they are especially virtuous. The goal is to finish Ramadan spiritually changed, not simply physically tired.

  1. What does taqwa look like in one ordinary day of fasting?
  2. How can our family make more time for Qur'an and generosity this Ramadan?
  3. What habit should we protect from backbiting or other sins during Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

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