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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 7, 2026.

Ramadan is a chance to grow in taqwa

MAS Katy · Ahmed Elhaddad

“The purpose of Ramadan is to have the piety.”

The khateeb, at 2:03

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be welcomed as a focused opportunity to attain taqwa through sincere repentance, disciplined worship, Quran, generosity, good manners, and practical preparation rather than hunger alone.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Defines Ramadan’s purpose as taqwa rather than hunger or thirst.
  2. Explains Ramadan’s spiritual virtues, forgiveness, Laylat al-Qadr, and intercession.
  3. Urges repentance, mosque attendance, Taraweeh, time protection, and learning fasting rules.
  4. Encourages dua, Quran recitation, generosity, and family Quran circles.
  5. Applies Ramadan preparation to household service, breaking bad habits, and community generosity before closing with supplication.
Try this week
Make sincere tawbah by regretting past sins, stopping them, resolving not to return, and restoring others’ rights.
Spend as much time as possible in the masjid and attend Taraweeh.
Avoid bad friends, excessive social media, television, and wasted nights.
Learn the rules of fasting by studying and asking qualified scholars or imams.
Make dua for Allah’s help, especially before dawn.
Recite Quran regularly and establish a Quran circle at home with family members.
Be generous to neighbors, poor people, and those in need.
Serve one’s spouse and children and work to leave harmful habits such as smoking.
Donate to the masjid and support the community.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:183Fasting is prescribed so believers may attain taqwa, presented as Ramadan’s central purpose.
Quran 40:60Used to encourage sincere dua, especially during Ramadan.
Quran 51:18Used to encourage pre-dawn worship and seeking forgiveness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The purpose of Ramadan is to have the piety To have the conscience of God To have the taqwa”
MAS Katy · Katy / West Houston (Baker Rd), TX
Play from 2:03
“the real repentance based on three things number one to regret about the past number two to stop commit the sins right now immediately”
MAS Katy · Katy / West Houston (Baker Rd), TX
Play from 12:11
“you need to do a circle inside your home to teach your wife and to teach your kids because they are your responsibility”
MAS Katy · Katy / West Houston (Baker Rd), TX
Play from 21:44
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan is not only about feeling hungry or thirsty; it is meant to grow our taqwa, or awareness of Allah. We can prepare by sincerely repenting, protecting our time, praying, reading Quran, and asking Allah for help. We should guard ourselves from distractions and harmful habits that steal Ramadan’s blessings. At home, families can read and study Quran together, while generosity and service make worship visible in daily life. The goal is to finish Ramadan changed, forgiven, and closer to Allah.

  1. What is one habit that could help our family grow in taqwa this Ramadan?
  2. Which “thief of Ramadan” should we plan around, and what can we do instead?
  3. What could our family Quran circle look like this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

MAS Katy Center1800 Baker Rd, Houston, TX 77094Jumu'ah 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM (khutbah)KhateebAhmed ElhaddadMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MAS Katy36 khutbahs
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