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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 7, 2026.

Prepare your heart before Ramadan

Masjid Aqsa · Zaid Noor

“We don't want to go into the month of Ramadan carrying all that baggage in our hearts.”

The khateeb, at 24:36

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In one sentence

Because Ramadan is a mercy and an opportunity to attain taqwa, Muslims should prepare in Sha'ban through fasting, worship, Quran, and forgiveness so they enter Ramadan with sound hearts and sincere devotion.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Expresses gratitude for safety and blessings while praying for suffering Muslims worldwide.
  2. Explains Sha'ban as a preparation period, following the Prophet's example of fasting and extra worship.
  3. Presents fasting as spiritual nourishment, protection, sincere worship, and a path to forgiveness.
  4. Defines Ramadan's goal as taqwa, connecting it with Quran, contentment, and a sound heart.
  5. Urges listeners to fast before Ramadan, plan worship with family, and forgive those who wronged them.
  6. Closes with supplications for accepted worship, guidance, forgiveness, and relief for suffering Muslims.
Try this week
Fast at least one day before Ramadan, especially on Monday or Thursday.
Create a family plan for shared fasting and worship.
Forgive people who have harmed or wronged you before Ramadan begins.
Nourish the soul through Quran, dhikr, prayer, and sincere obedience.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:183-185Used to explain fasting's purpose, Ramadan's Quranic significance, and Allah's desire for ease.
Quran 33:35Identifies fasting men and women among the qualities of believers.
Quran 26:88-89Shows that wealth and children cannot help on Judgment Day without a sound heart.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The blessings of Ramadan, they begin to emerge before the month actually sets upon us”
Masjid Aqsa · Katy, TX
Play from 5:21
“Ramadan is the feast of our souls it's a place where we can focus and feed our nufus our souls with Quran”
Masjid Aqsa · Katy, TX
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“Allah is rolling out the red carpet for us in a few days inviting us to take advantage of this sacred month”
Masjid Aqsa · Katy, TX
Play from 15:48
“We don't want to go into the month of Ramadan Carrying all that baggage in our hearts”
Masjid Aqsa · Katy, TX
Play from 24:36
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is approaching, and the khutbah reminds us that its blessings begin before the month arrives. We can prepare by fasting at least one day, planning worship with our families, and spending more time with Quran and prayer. Fasting is not only about hunger and thirst; it nourishes the soul and helps us develop taqwa, or protection from what distances us from Allah. We should also forgive people who have wronged us so we do not carry resentment into Ramadan. The goal is to enter the month sincerely, with a sound heart and hope for Allah's forgiveness.

  1. What is one small habit you could begin before Ramadan?
  2. How can fasting help someone become kinder or more self-controlled?
  3. What might forgiveness make easier for you during Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Aqsa (Katy Islamic Center)2810 Saddlehorn Trail, Katy, TX 77494Jumu'ah 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM & 3:45 PMKhateebZaid NoorMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Aqsa27 khutbahs
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