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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 27, 2026.

Fasting in Ramadan builds taqwa

Ibn Taymiyah

“What's taqwa? It's to obey Allah and stay away from what Allah has prohibited.”

The khateeb, at 20:21

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In one sentence

Ramadan is a uniquely blessed opportunity to attain taqwa, receive forgiveness, deepen Quranic and communal bonds, and intensify worship, especially during its last ten nights.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Ramadan as a blessed month and urges abundant salawat upon the Prophet.
  2. Explains fasting as an obligation and a means of attaining taqwa, with personal self-examination.
  3. Highlights fasting's special reward, repentance, forgiveness, and hope of entering Jannah.
  4. Connects Ramadan's blessing to the revelation of the Quran and increased recitation.
  5. Encourages family iftar, spreading salam, love for fellow believers, and self-discipline.
  6. Calls listeners to make dua, seek Laylat al-Qadr, and observe i'tikaf or extra night worship.
Try this week
Fast the days of Ramadan and reflect on one's fasting since the previous Ramadan.
Make tawbah and seek istighfar for past sins.
Send abundant salawat upon the Prophet.
Recite the Quran daily and increase recitation during Ramadan.
Share iftar with family, neighbors, and fellow believers.
Spread salam and strengthen bonds with other Muslims.
Make dua before iftar and during the day.
Seek Laylat al-Qadr during the last ten nights and perform extra night worship.
Perform i'tikaf or stay in the masjid for worship if able.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Those bad deeds that you regret doing them, the slave of Allah makes tawbah, Allah transforms those bad deeds into good deeds.”
Ibn Taymiyah · Columbus, OH
Play from 6:47
“The day a person has recited Quran and the day you have not recited Quran can never be the same.”
Ibn Taymiyah · Columbus, OH
Play from 15:38
“What's taqwa? It's to obey Allah and stay away from what Allah has prohibited.”
Ibn Taymiyah · Columbus, OH
Play from 20:21
“This is the time to do some introspection. You speak to yourself. I can do this. I am able to do this.”
Ibn Taymiyah · Columbus, OH
Play from 20:48
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan offers many opportunities to draw closer to Allah through fasting, prayer, Quran, and dua. He spoke about Allah’s mercy and encouraged us to turn back to Him when we make mistakes. He reminded us that reading the Quran matters in our daily lives and in our homes. Ramadan also brings people together, and he encouraged us to meet someone new at iftar and spread salam. The self-control we practice while fasting can help us recognize our ability to obey Allah and keep building good habits after Ramadan.

  1. What good habit from Ramadan would you like us to keep practicing together?
  2. How could we make someone outside our usual circle feel welcome at iftar?
  3. When could we make a little time to read the Quran together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ibn Taymiyah2334 Mock Road, Columbus, OH 43219ArchiveAll khutbahs at Ibn Taymiyah26 khutbahs
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