Ramadan should change how we live
“I have to change myself to stop all the haram that I do.”
Ramadan's true blessing is taqwa that transforms a believer's life, so worship, Quran engagement, gratitude, and moral reform must continue after Ramadan.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Ramadan fasting and worship cultivate taqwa and bring immense divine blessings.
- Gratitude for Ramadan requires continuing prayer, Quran, dhikr, charity, and mosque attendance after Eid.
- Ramadan should produce moral change, including leaving haram work, maintaining hijab, and protecting the heart.
- Understanding the Quran and respecting the mosque are essential parts of receiving Ramadan's guidance.
- Remembering death and seeking husn al-khatimah should motivate persistent worship and preparation.
- Believers should avoid wasting food and water, support the sick, and make sincere dua.
In the khateeb's words
“if you don't see yourself that you change after the month of Ramadan you don't get any benefit from it you just stop yourself from fasting from food and from drink and that's it”
“you stop to think about your life in this dunya and the akhir I do anything haram I have to change myself to stop all the haram that I do”
“Keep coming to the masjid Keep the strong relationship between you And Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala And try to protect yourself From the trials Of the day of the judgment”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is a blessing that helps us grow in taqwa, or awareness of Allah. He urged us to carry prayer, Quran reading, remembrance, charity, and dua into the rest of the year. He emphasized understanding the Quran and allowing its guidance to change our choices and behavior. He also reminded us to respect the masjid and show gratitude by avoiding waste, including leftover food and water. Remembering that our time is limited, we can ask Allah for steadiness, care for one another, and keep working toward a good end.
- Which Ramadan habit would you like our family to keep, and how can we help you?
- What is one thing you would like to understand better about a surah you recite?
- How could we waste less food and water at our next meal?
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