Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 3, 2026.
Make prayer the heart of Ramadan
“I will fix my salah on time.”
In one sentence
Ramadan should cultivate taqwa through consistent prayer, worship, generosity, patience, and improved character.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Ramadan’s purpose is taqwa and forgiveness.
- Make the five daily prayers on time, preferably in the masjid, the central Ramadan habit.
- Prayer is emphasized through Quranic examples and warnings about accountability.
- Increase Tarawih, Quran, remembrance, patience, and other worship during Ramadan.
- Feed fasting people, support those in need, and ease fasting workers’ burdens.
- Fasting should transform speech, anger, and closeness to Allah, with the promise of entry through Rayyan.
Try this week
Pray all five daily prayers on time, preferably in the masjid.
Choose one Ramadan habit, especially establishing salah consistently.
Attend Tarawih, read Quran, remember Allah, and make sincere dua.
Feed fasting people and provide iftar for those in need.
Reduce fasting workers’ hours while maintaining their full pay when possible.
Avoid arguments, speak less, and respond to provocation by remembering that you are fasting.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“One thing is that I will fix my salah on time.”
“Even if you offer someone a cup of water or a glass of milk.”
“when you fast in the month of Ramadan, make sure that you talk less.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is a time to grow in taqwa, becoming closer to Allah through worship and better character. He encouraged us to start with a concrete commitment to praying on time and to carry our prayer habits beyond Ramadan. He also connected piety with standing for justice and speaking the truth. Generosity can begin with something as simple as offering water to someone breaking their fast, and it includes helping people who lack food and easing others’ workloads. He urged us to remember Allah, read Quran, seek His mercy, and guard our words when we feel angry.
- What could help us make time for prayer together this Ramadan?
- What small thing could you share with someone breaking their fast?
- When you feel hungry and annoyed, what could help you choose kind words?
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