2:41 What really matters is…7:24 One of the major signs…14:24 Our eed is eed of…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 21, 2026.

Keep Ramadan worship alive after Eid

ICF · Hani Abu Nasser

“One of the major signs of acceptance is the ability to continue the good deeds that you have started in Ramadan.”

The khateeb, at 7:24

Watch the khutbahFamily kit
In one sentence

The khutbah argues that the true sign of an accepted Ramadan is sustained, sincere worship afterward, expressed on Eid through gratitude, family connection, and repairing kinship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Celebrate Eid al-Fitr as one of Islam’s prescribed celebrations and reflect on Ramadan’s passing.
  2. Seek acceptance through sincerity, following the Sunnah, and humility about deeds.
  3. Recognize acceptance through spiritual relief and continued worship beyond Ramadan.
  4. Preserve momentum with small, consistent practices rather than abandoning Ramadan habits.
  5. Avoid undoing Ramadan’s progress and ask Allah for strength and acceptance.
  6. Make Eid about kinship, reconciliation, family happiness, and prayer for suffering Muslims.
Try this week
Continue a manageable daily practice of Quran, dhikr, prayer, charity, or other worship after Ramadan.
Choose consistency over occasional large acts, such as maintaining a daily portion of Quran.
Fast Mondays and Thursdays when able, while keeping the intention to continue.
Contact relatives, repair strained relationships, and reconnect with people neglected over time.
Ask Allah to accept Ramadan worship and grant strength to continue.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 94Used to explain expansion of the chest and removal of burdens as signs of relief after worship.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“What really matters is how much Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is going to accept of your deeds.”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
Play from 2:41
“One of the major signs Of acceptance Is the ability to continue The good deeds that you have started In Ramadan”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
Play from 7:24
“Our eed is eed of connection The best of deeds on eed Is for you to connect With your kinship”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
Play from 14:24
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb says Eid is a time to thank Allah for Ramadan and ask that our worship be accepted. He encourages us to carry Ramadan’s habits into the rest of the year through small, steady acts of prayer, Quran, remembrance, charity, and obedience. Eid should also bring happiness and repair relationships, especially with relatives we have neglected or fallen out with. The message is to keep building on Ramadan instead of returning to old bad habits, while praying for Muslims facing hardship around the world.

  1. What is one Ramadan habit you would like our family to keep?
  2. Who could we contact to share Eid happiness or repair a relationship?
  3. Why might a small deed done regularly be better than a large deed done rarely?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Fayetteville2415 Rosehill Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebHani Abu NasserMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICF51 khutbahs
Keep listening

More on Ramadan & fasting

All on this topic
Fast the six days of Shawwal.20:06SALAM Arden · Sacramento, CA · Apr 3, 2026Six Shawwal fasts can earn a yearThe most valuable thing is time.16:36NWIIC · Crown Point, IN · Apr 3, 2026Carry Ramadan’s taqwa throughout the yearEvery single day you are doing something to make Allah happy.26:16ISGW · Worcester, MA · Apr 3, 2026Turn Ramadan’s remainder into lasting worship