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Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 16, 2026.

Ramadan is the month of Quranic guidance

Masjid Bilal · Rashad Abdul Rahmaan

“The Quran is a book to be studied, to be learned, and then to be taught.”

The khateeb, at 14:14

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be approached not merely as a month of fasting but as the month of Qur'anic guidance, study, reflection, and communal realignment.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames Ramadan as the month when the Qur'an was revealed and calls listeners to return to its guidance.
  2. Explains human responsibility as khalifah, beginning with self-control and extending to family, community, the environment, and future generations.
  3. Uses the story of Adam and Iblis to show humanity's need for divine guidance after temptation and disobedience.
  4. Presents Muhammad as the seal of the prophets and the Qur'an as the final revealed guidance for humanity.
  5. Describes Qur'an study and teaching as the foundation of an educated, collectively responsible Muslim community.
  6. Urges listeners to use Ramadan to read, reflect on, study, teach, and realign their lives and communities with the Qur'an.
Try this week
Intend to read the Qur'an throughout Ramadan.
Reflect on the Qur'an and become a serious student of it.
Study the Qur'an collectively with others.
Teach the Qur'an to others and help transmit knowledge to future generations.
Assess personal, family, and community life for alignment with Qur'anic guidance.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Ramadan is presented as the month when the Qur'an was revealed as guidance and a criterion.
Surah 1The prayer for guidance on the straight path is linked to the Qur'an as its answer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the Quran is a book to be studied, to be learned, and then to be taught.”
Masjid Bilal · Historic South Central, CA
Play from 14:14
“The Quran is not, dear brothers and sisters, a book of ritual. The Quran is not a book of decoration.”
Masjid Bilal · Historic South Central, CA
Play from 19:55
“We want to make the intention to read the book, reflect upon the book, become students of our book.”
Masjid Bilal · Historic South Central, CA
Play from 25:37
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is especially the month of the Qur'an, a time to return to its guidance. The Qur'an teaches us how to manage ourselves and gradually take responsibility for our families, communities, and the wider world. We grow through learning, reflecting on, and teaching the Qur'an together. Ramadan gives us a chance to realign our thoughts, intentions, and actions with Allah's guidance. This work is for every believer, and it helps us prepare a stronger future for our children and grandchildren.

  1. What is one habit you would like the Qur'an to help you improve this Ramadan?
  2. How can our family study or reflect on the Qur'an together?
  3. What does it mean to be responsible for your own choices and actions?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Bilal Islamic Center4016 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011Jumu'ah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Bilal6 khutbahs
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