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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 27, 2026.

How to keep Ramadan’s gains alive

Daleel Islamic Association · Amar Abdelwali

“Do we go back to the version of ourselves that we did not like?”

The khateeb, at 5:44

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In one sentence

The spiritual gains of Ramadan should be preserved through steadfast worship, love and obedience to Allah and His Messenger, righteous companionship, repentance, and preparation for death.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reflect on Ramadan, seek acceptance, and plan to sustain its gains.
  2. Remember that death is certain and ask Allah for steadfastness.
  3. Preserve the sweetness of faith by loving Allah and His Messenger above all else.
  4. Love for Allah’s sake and choose companions who support worship rather than temptation.
  5. Reject the old sinful self, practice self-accounting, and return to Allah through repentance.
  6. Conclude with supplications, Quranic reminders, and the prayer.
Try this week
Continue Quran recitation, charity, and daily dhikr after Ramadan.
Prepare a concrete plan for improving worship before the next Ramadan.
Maintain morning and evening remembrance.
Audit personal weaknesses and have an honest conversation with yourself.
Choose companions who bring you closer to mosques and obedience.
Ask Allah regularly to keep your heart firm upon the religion.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 15Used to urge worship and steadfastness until death arrives.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But the question is what now? Do we go back to the version Of ourselves That we did not like Or do we remain steadfast On this version that we built And try to get better In preparation for next Ramadan”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
Play from 5:44
“If your love for Allah Azzawajal and the Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam is greater than even the love that you have for yourself You disregard that and you toss it out of the way You control your temptation”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
Play from 12:17
“Are there people that keep you close to the Masajid? The communities that we forge in Ramadan? Or are they Ashab As-Suq calling you out? Tempting you away from the Ta'ah of Allah Azzawajal”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
Play from 16:39
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan showed us what we are capable of becoming. We should carry its prayer, Quran, charity, remembrance, and self-control into the rest of the year. Since we are not promised another Ramadan, we should ask Allah to keep our hearts firm and prepare to meet Him. Our love for Allah and His Messenger should guide us when desires or friendships pull us away. When we recognize our mistakes and sincerely regret them, returning to Allah is itself a form of repentance.

  1. What is one Ramadan habit you want to keep this week?
  2. Who helps you make good choices?
  3. What does it mean to love Allah more than a temptation?
Where it was given

The masjid

Daleel Islamic Association3545 Kingston Rd, Lower Level, Toronto, ON M1M 1R6Jumu'ah Jumma | 1:30 PMKhateebAmar AbdelwaliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Daleel Islamic Association43 khutbahs
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