Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 24, 2026.
Prepare for Ramadan with purpose
In one sentence
Ramadan should be approached through knowledge, purpose, sincere worship, and determination, beginning in Shaaban as an opportunity for transformation and forgiveness.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Shaaban is preparation for Ramadan through knowledge, not merely ritual.
- Understanding one's divinely given purpose establishes true worth and prevents spiritually empty routine.
- Daytime fasting prepares believers for Quran-centered night worship.
- Sincere fasting and night prayer with faith and hope for reward bring forgiveness.
- Shaaban is an overlooked period when deeds are raised, while Ramadan offers renewed chances for forgiveness.
- Believers should use Ramadan's open spiritual opportunities with dua, determination, and sustained worship.
Try this week
Use Shaaban to learn the knowledge needed for meaningful Ramadan preparation.
Fast Ramadan sincerely for Allah's reward rather than for social approval or worldly goals.
Pray Taraweeh and other night prayers with faith and hope for reward.
Make forgiveness a central dua each day of Ramadan.
Strengthen mosque attendance, especially for Fajr and Isha, and continue afterward.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 76Presented as a guide for understanding human creation, purpose, and destination.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“we're not here to fast or to pray in Ramadan that is the minimum we are here to enjoy that enjoy fasting yes enjoying standing long hours at night yes enjoying giving”
“what is the worst thing that can happen to a human being is when you don't know the purpose behind your existence”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Shaaban is a time to prepare for Ramadan through knowledge, not just routines. We should remember why we exist: to live with purpose and seek Allah's pleasure, not to measure ourselves by money or status. Daytime fasting prepares us for the work of Ramadan at night, Quran, prayer, and reflection. The speaker reminds us that sincere fasting, night prayer, dua, and simply reaching Ramadan are opportunities for forgiveness. We should ask Allah for help, make Ramadan different this year, and carry its worship into the rest of the year.
- What does it mean to live with purpose instead of merely existing?
- Which Ramadan worship are you most excited to strengthen?
- What forgiveness dua would you make every day?
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