Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 27, 2026.
Keep Ramadan’s spiritual gains alive
ISCJ · Ahmed
“We need to thank Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala by our actions because true thanks is by actions.”
In one sentence
The spiritual gains of Ramadan should be preserved through Quran reflection, moderation in eating, night worship, late-night supplication, and righteous companionship.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Quran reflection and moderation in eating as cures for the heart.
- Explains how overeating weakens spirituality, worship, self-control, and reflection.
- Presents night prayer, late-night supplication, and righteous companionship as further cures.
- Connects these five practices to Ramadan and defines gratitude as preserving them through action.
- Uses three Quranic categories to assess post-Ramadan spiritual commitment.
- Urges continued worship, changed social circles, and abandonment of sinful habits.
Try this week
Continue reading and reflecting on the Quran.
Maintain the five daily prayers on time.
Continue night prayer and late-night supplication when possible.
Sit with righteous companions and leave harmful social circles.
Abandon sinful habits and avoid returning to old patterns.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“You cannot feed both at the same time. It doesn't work that way.”
“We need to thank this blessing. We need to thank Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala by our actions because true thanks is by actions.”
“Those are the foreruners that want to increase. And the interesting thing, by the way, is that increasing in iman has no ceiling.”
“If we're in a bad circles, let's change them. We have bad habits. Let's let them go.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Ramadan should launch us into continued growth, not return us to old habits. We can protect our hearts by reflecting on the Quran, eating moderately, praying at night, making dua before Fajr, and keeping good company. The speaker says gratitude for Ramadan is shown through our actions. Each person should honestly consider whether they are increasing, maintaining, or abandoning their faith after Ramadan.
- What Ramadan practice would you like to keep doing this week?
- How can food affect our energy for prayer and worship?
- Who helps you become a better Muslim?
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