22:29 Wallah, we need to…32:07 Make your heart pure…
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Ramadan must produce lasting Quranic reform

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“We need to come back to the ethics of the Quran.”

The khateeb, at 22:29

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Muslims must turn Ramadan into lasting Quran-shaped reform by transcending sectarian divisions, serving humanity, and measuring spiritual health through concern for Al-Aqsa and the oppressed.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Frames Al-Aqsa as a central Islamic responsibility and urges listeners to teach its significance to their children.
  2. Connects communal weakness and the loss of Al-Aqsa with the need for unity beyond sectarian and cultural divisions.
  3. Presents Ramadan as self-examination and transformation rather than hunger alone, including repentance and sincere apology.
  4. Calls for constant Allah-consciousness, Quran-shaped ethics, and self-assessment in daily speech and conduct.
  5. Closes by rejecting group superiority, urging inquiry over accusation, and praying for Al-Aqsa and oppressed communities.
Try this week
Teach children the significance and Islamic history of Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa.
Set aside sectarian, cultural, and group rivalries and love fellow Muslims.
Continue Quran reading and Ramadan’s reform after Ramadan ends.
Apologize sincerely when you hurt spouses, children, friends, or scholars.
Before speaking or acting, remember that Allah is watching and count your words.
Serve humanity, support others, and be an asset at home, work, and in society.
Ask questions and investigate rather than accusing people when you do not understand.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Wallah, we need to come back to the ethics of the Quran. Ummul Mu'mineen describes the Prophet by saying, sallallahu alayhi wa alihi, kaana quranan yamshi. He was the walking, talking Quran.”
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“Make your heart pure And then ask it Because if you ask a dirty heart It will only give you dirtiness”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminds us that Ramadan is meant to change us, not only make us hungry. The speaker connected our spiritual condition to our concern for Al-Aqsa and for people suffering oppression. He asked Muslims to put aside sectarian arguments, apologize when we hurt others, and let the Quran shape our character. We should remember Allah before we speak or act and try to be a blessing at home, at work, and in the wider community. The goal is to carry Ramadan’s reform into every month.

  1. What is one habit Ramadan helped you improve?
  2. How can our family become a blessing to someone this week?
  3. What does it look like to apologize sincerely?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Foundation of Peoria823 Salaam Drive, Peoria, IL 61615Jumu'ah Friday at 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IFP41 khutbahs
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