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Prepare in Sha'ban for Ramadan

Dar Al-Istiqamah · Abu Ayyub AbuZar Ahmed
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The khutbah argues that believers should use Sha'ban as a deliberate training period through fasting, Quran recitation, charity, and self-correction to enter Ramadan with consistency and maximize its blessings.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Sha'ban is a blessed but often overlooked opportunity for worship.
  2. The Prophet fasted in Sha'ban because people neglect it and deeds are raised during it.
  3. Believers should train in Sha'ban for consistent Ramadan worship.
  4. Fasting Mondays, Thursdays, and the three white days builds readiness.
  5. Consistent Quran recitation, charity, and zakat prepare both individuals and the needy.
  6. The Rajab-Sha'ban-Ramadan planting, watering, and harvest analogy urges preparation before Ramadan.
Try this week
Fast on Mondays and Thursdays.
Fast the three white days of Sha'ban.
Read the Quran consistently and establish a recitation routine.
Give charity consistently, help the poor, and feed people.
Give zakat in Sha'ban when due to help those in need prepare for Ramadan.
Choose at least one worship habit to practice consistently during Sha'ban.
Make dua to reach Ramadan and continue worship afterward.
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In the khateeb's words

“worshipping Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala in the times of heedlessness in the times where people are busy with other things is a virtue and a way to multiply your deeds and to be in a good standing with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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For the dinner table

Sha'ban is a gift and a chance to get ready for Ramadan. The khutbah teaches that worship becomes easier when we practice it beforehand, especially fasting, Quran reading, and helping people in need. We should choose at least one habit now and keep it steadily instead of waiting for Ramadan to begin. Ramadan is not guaranteed, so we should use today's opportunity and ask Allah to let us reach it.

  1. What is one good habit you can start before Ramadan?
  2. How can our family help someone in need this month?
  3. What does it mean to prepare for Ramadan like planting and watering a garden?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Dar Al-Istiqamah (NYICCI)1239 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAbu Ayyub AbuZar AhmedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Dar Al-Istiqamah22 khutbahs
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