Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 21, 2026.
Ramadan can purify the tongue
“The tongue pours directly into the heart.”
In one sentence
Ramadan should train believers to restrain and beautify their speech because the tongue shapes faith, relationships, safety, and readiness for the Quran.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Fasting creates an opportunity to speak less and become more conscious of the tongue.
- Uncontrolled speech can damage marriages, families, businesses, and community trust.
- A believer should be a safe refuge who avoids slander, cursing, gossip, and retaliation.
- Quranic guidance calls Muslims to speak well and choose better words during tension.
- Ramadan generosity includes compliments, gratitude, affection, and verbal appreciation.
- Purifying the tongue and heart prepares a person to receive the Quran more deeply.
Try this week
Pause before responding when provoked, and hold back unnecessary comments.
Avoid gossip, backbiting, slander, cursing, and exposing people’s private struggles.
Use better words during family, workplace, and community disagreements.
Regularly thank spouses, parents, children, and coworkers; express love and appreciation.
Support humanitarian relief for Muslims in Sudan, Gaza, Yemen, Burma, and elsewhere.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to describe the believer as someone from whom others are safe, including safety from the tongue.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“your words are your captives your aseer until you speak them the minute that you say your word you are now the aseer of your words”
“be generous with your words be generous with your compliments be generous with your love and affection be generous in this month of ramadan”
“one kind word can undo hundreds of harmful words Allah how amazing is my Allah and your Allah”
“the tongue pours directly into the heart the tongue pours directly into the hearts and the way that you and i speak with our families”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is a chance to become more careful with our tongues. The khateeb reminded us that our words can hurt families and friendships, but kind words can also repair harm. A believer should make people feel safe, avoiding gossip, insults, and retaliation. We can practice this by thanking our loved ones, speaking gently during stress, and preparing our hearts to receive the Quran.
- What words could we hold back this week to protect someone’s feelings?
- How can we make someone in our family feel safer and more appreciated?
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