Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.
Make Ramadan count as if it is your last
“Align your wants with the wants of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
In one sentence
Ramadan should be treated as a precious, possibly final opportunity to cultivate taqwa, restrain personal desires, align life with Allah, and build faithful family memories.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Welcomes Ramadan and recalls forgiveness promised for fasting and night prayer.
- Emphasizes that Muslims receive only a limited number of Ramadans and should treat this one as potentially their last.
- Explains that fasting cultivates taqwa, nearness to Allah, mercy, guidance, and salvation.
- Contrasts Ramadan’s self-discipline with a culture centered on individual desire and hedonism.
- Presents fasting as protection from sinful desire and a practice of patience.
- Urges listeners to plan good deeds and create meaningful Ramadan memories for their children and families.
Try this week
Make a Ramadan plan before the month begins.
Increase Quran recitation, prayer, remembrance of Allah, charity, and helping others break their fast.
Practice patience and restrain anger, profanity, and sinful desires while fasting.
Create enjoyable Ramadan traditions and memories for children and family.
Spend a little more on groceries and special Ramadan foods to make family gatherings meaningful.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 57Connects taqwa and belief with multiplied mercy and guiding light.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Allah has given you and I very few number of months of Ramadans in our lifetime.”
“Fasting, the month of Ramadan, forces to align your wants with the wants of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“So make sure that you have your plan in mind. And make sure that you make this Ramadan special for your children.”
“But if there are no memories to begin with, what will they hold on to?”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is a special opportunity to come closer to Allah through fasting, prayer, and good deeds. The khutbah reminds us that we may have only a limited number of Ramadans, so we should not let this one pass casually. Fasting teaches us taqwa by helping us control anger, speech, desires, and habits. We should plan our worship and service before Ramadan begins. Families should also create warm and meaningful Ramadan memories that children can carry with them as they grow.
- What is one good deed you would like to plan for Ramadan?
- How can fasting help us practice patience at home or school?
- What is one Ramadan memory you would like our family to create together?
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