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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 18, 2026.

Ramadan is measured by lasting change

Al-Ittehad

“Indeed Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala does not change a condition of the people unless they change what is within themselves.”

The khateeb, at 7:35

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Ramadan's success is measured by sustained personal change, deepened prayer, disciplined habits, and patient service, so Muslims can respond responsibly to global and local injustice.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reflect on global turmoil and Gaza as a call to learn and act, not merely watch.
  2. Use Ramadan as a boot camp whose lasting test is carrying good habits forward.
  3. Assess personal worship, prayer, character, and daily tests, beginning change from within.
  4. Turn available wealth, knowledge, and skills toward family, masjid, youth, neighbors, and local justice.
  5. Resist social-media distraction and deepen prayer by understanding its words and movements.
  6. Serve patiently without demanding visible results, since responsibility lies in sincere advice and action.
Try this week
Set small, incremental personal worship goals and maintain them consistently.
Evaluate the quality and focus of the five daily prayers, including understanding their meaning.
Work on honesty, patience, heart purification, and consistent good deeds.
Reduce excessive social-media use and resist passive consumption.
Use personal resources or skills to help family, the masjid, youth, students, neighbors, and the wider community.
Give sincere advice patiently and continue serving even when results are not immediate.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the best of actions is small actions but consistent actions.”
Al-Ittehad · Vista, CA
Play from 2:36
“indeed Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala does not change a condition of the people unless they change what is within themselves.”
Al-Ittehad · Vista, CA
Play from 7:35
“The more we give out, the more Allah will bestow, bestow more of His blessings on us.”
Al-Ittehad · Vista, CA
Play from 11:45
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan was meant to change us, not only make us hungry, tired, or busy with recitation. The khateeb encouraged us to keep small acts of worship consistent, understand what we say in prayer, and examine whether our salah is improving our character. He also reminded us to care about suffering around the world while taking responsibility for our own families, neighbors, masjid, and community. Each person has different gifts, money, knowledge, patience, or professional skills, and should use what Allah has given them to help others. Finally, we should be patient when service does not produce quick results, because Allah judges our sincere actions and the results belong to Him.

  1. What is one small good habit we can keep doing together after Ramadan?
  2. How could one of our talents help someone in our family or neighborhood?
  3. How can we stay patient when helping others takes a long time?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Ittehad925 Anza Ave, Vista, CA 92084Jumu'ah 1:05 PM year-roundArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Ittehad42 khutbahs
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