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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2026.

Ibadah is a gift from Allah

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“Ibadah is a gift from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 43:48

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that ibadah is a gift whose benefits return to us, so believers should prepare now for Ramadan through worship, fasting, generosity, and service.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Jumu'ah is presented as a blessed day of gratitude, forgiveness, and worship.
  2. A story about a man fearing Allah had not punished him illustrates that deprivation from worship is itself a punishment.
  3. Ramadan offers repeated opportunities for forgiveness, especially through fasting, night prayer, and Laylat al-Qadr.
  4. The speaker compares Ramadan preparation to studying, practicing, and preparing for important opportunities.
  5. Listeners are urged to fast Mondays and Thursdays, give before Ramadan, and volunteer time for community service.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers to reach Ramadan and benefit fully from its blessings.
Try this week
Make the intention now to reach Ramadan and benefit from it.
Fast every Monday and Thursday from now until Ramadan.
Give to the masjid and community organizations before Ramadan.
Volunteer time for the masjid or organizations serving people in need.
Begin preparing for Ramadan today rather than waiting for the month to arrive.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3The command to have taqwa and die in complete submission to Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“ibadah is a gift from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala it's something that we often forget about that we often overlook”
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“opportunities are only good if we seize it and the more important an opportunity is the more emphasis we put on it the more preparation we take”
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“we cannot afford to just wait for the month of Ramadan to start we have to start preparing for it today”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Allah gives us many blessings, and one of the greatest is the ability to worship Him. The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is a special chance for forgiveness, especially through fasting, night prayer, and Laylat al-Qadr. Because good opportunities require preparation, we should begin now instead of waiting for Ramadan to arrive. That preparation can include fasting Mondays and Thursdays, giving before Ramadan, and offering time to the masjid or people in need. We can ask Allah to let us reach Ramadan and use its gifts well.

  1. What does it mean to think of worship as a gift rather than a burden?
  2. How could our family prepare for Ramadan before it begins?
  3. Which act of worship, giving, or service would you like to start this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of South Bay - LA (Masjid Al-Noor)25816 Walnut St, Lomita, CA 90717Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSB32 khutbahs
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