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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 6, 2026.

Prepare for Ramadan before it begins

Masjid Salahadeen

“This is the time, my brothers and sisters, to exert efforts in the worship.”

The khateeb, at 7:23

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In one sentence

Believers should use Sha'ban to repent, restore others' rights, gradually intensify worship, deepen love, hope, and fear of Allah, and set ambitious Ramadan goals because Ramadan is a precious chance that requires preparation.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Frames Ramadan as a rare opportunity and warns against starting worship abruptly.
  2. Introduces the READY acronym, beginning with repentance and restoring people's rights.
  3. Urges gradual preparation through Quran, night prayer, dhikr, dua, and sadaqa.
  4. Encourages fasting with love for Allah, hope in His mercy, and fear of falling short.
  5. Completes READY with ambitious planning and awareness that life is short and deeds are raised in Sha'ban.
Try this week
Repent to Allah now and seek forgiveness sincerely.
Return people's rights, repay money, apologize, and ask forgiveness from anyone harmed.
Begin Quran reading, qiyam, dhikr, dua, and sadaqa before Ramadan.
Fast with love for Allah, hope in His mercy, and fear of falling short.
Make a clear Ramadan plan and aim for ambitious goals.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“No matter how many sins you commit, Make sure that you have a good commitment with Allah that you will start a bright page.”
Masjid Salahadeen · Plano
Play from 5:44
“This is the time, my brothers and sisters, to exert efforts in the worship. Do not wait until the first day of Ramadan and start a lot of worship.”
Masjid Salahadeen · Plano
Play from 7:23
“We enter Jannah only by the mercy of Allah, period. By the mercy of Allah, we'll enter Jannah. not by our ibadah.”
Masjid Salahadeen · Plano
Play from 10:06
“Always aim high, we always say the one who aims and his goal is A+.”
Masjid Salahadeen · Plano
Play from 12:38
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah teaches that Ramadan is a precious chance, so we should prepare before it begins rather than relying on a sudden burst of enthusiasm. We can repent, ask forgiveness, return people’s rights, and begin worship such as Quran, night prayer, remembrance, dua, and charity. The speaker also encouraged us to fast with love for Allah, hope in His mercy, and fear of falling short. Finally, we should make a clear, ambitious plan for Ramadan and remember that life is short. Preparing now can help Ramadan change our year.

  1. What is one good deed you could begin before Ramadan so it feels easier later?
  2. If you hurt someone, how could you make things right before Ramadan?
  3. What is one high but realistic Ramadan goal you would like our family to plan together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Salahadeen4030 Split Trail Rd, Plano, TXArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Salahadeen30 khutbahs
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