Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 24, 2026.
Sha'ban prepares us for Ramadan
“Many of us are guilty of overlooking this great month of Shabal, which determines how we will pass during our Ramadan.”
In one sentence
Sha'ban should be treated as a blessed preparation for Ramadan through increased worship and fasting, especially because it is often overlooked and deeds are raised during it.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Sha'ban as an overlooked month that prepares believers for Ramadan.
- Explains how Allah places special blessings in particular places and times.
- Distinguishes Sha'ban from the four sacred months while emphasizing its closeness to Ramadan.
- Uses the hadith of Usama bin Zayd to explain the Prophet's frequent fasting in Sha'ban.
- Encourages worship during times when others are heedless, especially through night prayer.
- Explains fasting as continuous worship and mentions recurring times when deeds are reported.
Try this week
Increase worship and remembrance during Sha'ban.
Fast regularly during Sha'ban as preparation for Ramadan.
Pray at night and seek moments when others are heedless.
Use Sha'ban to build momentum before Ramadan begins.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 17Uses the blessing of Masjid al-Aqsa and its surroundings to illustrate blessed places.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“many of us are guilty of overlooking this great month of Shabal which determines how we will pass during our Ramadan”
“when a person is fasting it's a perpetual ibadah right? from sunrise to sunset”
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