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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 28, 2026.

Ramadan should transform daily worship

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“Even if you do a little, just be consistent with it.”

The khateeb, at 14:03

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In one sentence

Ramadan's acceptance is shown by post-Ramadan transformation: seeking forgiveness, maintaining consistent worship at a manageable level, prioritizing Allah, and protecting obligatory practices while adapting to fluctuating iman.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reflect on whether Ramadan and the Quran transformed personal habits and closeness to Allah.
  2. Seek forgiveness and ask Allah to accept worship, following the example of sincere believers.
  3. Maintain a realistic portion of Ramadan worship through consistent Quran, prayer, fasting, and charity.
  4. Prioritize Allah through the meaning of la ilaha illallah and preserve the five daily prayers.
  5. Follow Umar ibn al-Khattab's guidance by increasing voluntary worship during spiritual highs and protecting essentials during lows.
  6. Repent, remember Allah's greatness, and ask for continued guidance until the next Ramadan.
Try this week
Seek Allah's forgiveness and ask Him to accept Ramadan worship.
Continue approximately 10% of Ramadan practices consistently, such as Quran reading, night prayer, fasting, or charity.
Read Quran daily with reflection, application, and discussion with family.
Maintain the five daily prayers and regular remembrance even when spiritual energy declines.
Increase voluntary worship when iman and energy are strong, while protecting obligatory acts during weaker periods.
Leave bad habits behind and repent to Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“how did the Quran change us? did we draw closer to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala even you know a percentage a 1% a 5% a 10%”
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“even if you do a little just be consistent with it and we all know that we're not going to be at the same level we were at in Ramadan”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan should leave a lasting change in our hearts and habits, even after Eid is over. He encouraged us to keep connecting with the Qur’an, think about its lessons, and put them into practice. We should do our best in worship, seek Allah’s forgiveness, and ask Him to accept our efforts. To keep going, he suggested maintaining a small portion of our Ramadan worship, such as reading a page or two of Qur’an each day or giving charity regularly. He also reminded us to put Allah first and protect our daily prayers when our motivation drops, reassuring us of Allah’s love, mercy, and generosity.

  1. What good habit from Ramadan would you like our family to keep practicing together?
  2. What could help you make time for Qur’an on a busy day?
  3. How could we encourage each other to pray when we feel tired or distracted?
Where it was given

The masjid

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