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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 29, 2025.

Prepare now for lasting Ramadan worship

Middle Ground

“The planning for the month of Ramadan starts now.”

The khateeb, at 9:04

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In one sentence

Muslims should begin preparing now to make Ramadan a springboard for lasting worship, gratitude, and compassionate service, especially toward vulnerable and elderly people.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines life's purpose as worship that includes everyday relationships, not only prayer and Qur'an.
  2. Reflects on Ramadan as a milestone and challenges listeners to improve before the next Ramadan.
  3. Urges immediate preparation through small fasts, returning to Qur'an, and advance planning.
  4. Uses a Hadith Qudsi to call for checking on sick, isolated, hungry, and thirsty community members.
  5. Connects care for vulnerable people with communal sustenance and victory, then urges support for elders.
  6. Closes with the Abu Bakr and Umar story and prayers for suffering communities, including Palestine, Yemen, and Sudan.
Try this week
Begin fasting occasionally before Ramadan to build the habit.
Resume regular Qur'an reading before Ramadan.
Make a Ramadan preparation plan now rather than postponing it.
Check on sick or isolated community members by text, phone, or an agreed visit.
Support hungry and vulnerable people in the community.
Prioritize caring for elders and showing mercy to younger people.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We cannot afford to ask ourselves later The planning for the month of Ramadan starts now”
Middle Ground · Upland, CA
Play from 9:04
“Sometimes we don't realize That some of our brothers and sisters Just need some reaching out to Simple text message Simple whatever it might be Just something, anything”
Middle Ground · Upland, CA
Play from 15:07
“Because they took care of us when we were young Now it's our job to take care of them when they are older”
Middle Ground · Upland, CA
Play from 21:23
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that our purpose is to worship Allah, and worship includes how we treat the people around us. Ramadan should help us become better people throughout the whole year, so preparation should begin now through fasting, Qur'an reading, and planning. He encouraged us to notice people who are sick, lonely, hungry, or struggling and to reach out in simple ways. He especially reminded us to care for our elders, who cared for us when we were young. Small acts of mercy can make a real difference in someone's life.

  1. What is one small habit you could begin now to prepare for Ramadan?
  2. Who might be feeling lonely or overlooked, and how could we reach out?
  3. What is one way our family can care for an elder this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Middle Ground Muslim Center870 N Mountain Ave, Suite 102, Upland, CA 91786Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Middle Ground29 khutbahs
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