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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 24, 2026.

Sha'ban prepares the heart for Ramadan

At-Thohir

“This person is the person that you would notice, but you don't bat an eye.”

The khateeb, at 7:37

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In one sentence

Sha'ban is a neglected but precious opportunity to prepare spiritually for Ramadan by remembering forgotten times, people, and responsibilities.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Usama bin Zayd and his question about the Prophet's fasting in Sha'ban.
  2. Explains Sha'ban as a neglected month when deeds are raised and fasting is especially meaningful.
  3. Applies the lesson of remembering the forgotten to overlooked people and humanitarian crises.
  4. Uses the masjid caretaker's story to show the Prophet's attentiveness to unnoticed community members.
  5. Frames Sha'ban as preparation for Ramadan, connecting it with the gifts of prayer and the Qibla.
  6. Calls listeners to align their hearts, maintain awareness of Allah, serve others, and remember those who are forgotten.
Try this week
Increase fasting and worship during Sha'ban.
Prepare spiritually for Ramadan before it begins.
Remember overlooked people in the family, masjid, and community.
Make dua for forgotten and oppressed people.
Serve others and examine whether daily actions please Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This is a month that people are negligent about it. They forget about it.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 1:55
“This person is the person that you would notice, but you don't bat an eye.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 7:37
“Our bodies can be facing towards the Qibla, right? Our physically, our physical bodies. But is our heart aligned?”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 12:12
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Sha'ban is a special month that many people overlook, but it gives us a chance to prepare for Ramadan. We should remember not only neglected times, but also people who are easily forgotten in our families, masjids, and communities. The speaker reminds us that facing the Qibla physically is not enough if our hearts are distracted or misaligned. We are encouraged to grow in worship, awareness of Allah, and service to others. We should also make dua for people suffering in places such as Sudan and Palestine.

  1. Who is someone in our family or community we might be forgetting?
  2. How can we prepare our hearts for Ramadan this week?
  3. What does it mean to remember Allah outside of prayer?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid At-Thohir Los Angeles1200 S Kenmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PM · Prayer 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at At-Thohir57 khutbahs
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