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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 12, 2026.

Ramadan calls us to change now

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“It is never too late to return to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 5:10

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In one sentence

Ramadan is Allah's recurring opportunity to repent and change now through sincere worship, self-restraint, generosity, and sustained effort rather than postponing reform until old age or death.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ramadan is presented as an opportunity for repentance, spiritual renewal, and realigning priorities.
  2. True fasting includes the heart and soul, Quran reflection, patience, charity, and better treatment of others.
  3. The sweetness of iman surpasses temporary sinful pleasures, and fasting proves we can restrain harmful habits.
  4. Repentance should happen promptly rather than at death; sincere repentance remains possible after repeated slips.
  5. Listeners are urged to improve one percent daily, carry Ramadan’s gains into Shawwal, strengthen dhikr and good deeds, and remember suffering Muslims.
Try this week
Repent sincerely now rather than postponing repentance.
Fast with faith and hope for Allah’s reward.
Pray during Ramadan and seek Laylatul Qadr.
Read the Quran, ponder its meanings, and apply its qualities.
Give zakat promptly and donate charity daily, even one dollar.
Avoid backbiting, sinful gazes, and harmful actions of the hands.
Aim to become one percent better each day and carry the change into Shawwal.
Build a protective routine of dhikr and good deeds after Ramadan.
Become more loving, merciful, and kind toward spouses, parents, children, and neighbors.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 4Used to distinguish prompt repentance from repentance delayed until death approaches.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ramadan is not merely a month of just physical abstention from food or drink.”
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“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala didn't create us to be perfect. We're not angels.”
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“I will try my best to be 1% better each day. I will try my best that next Ramadan I will be better than this Ramadan.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan gives us a loving chance to return to Allah and change our lives. Fasting is not only about feeling hungry; it should also improve our hearts, patience, words, prayers, and choices. We should repent now instead of waiting until we are old or near death, and we should keep turning back to Allah whenever we slip. Small daily improvements, Quran, dhikr, charity, and kindness can help us carry Ramadan’s blessings into the rest of the year. We should also remember and support Muslims who are suffering without enough food or security.

  1. What is one habit you would like to make one percent better this Ramadan?
  2. How can our family make fasting show in the way we speak and treat one another?
  3. What is one small act of charity or kindness we can do this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

The Deen Center (Jesus Islamic Center: House of Monotheism)2802 E State Road 60, Valrico, FL 33594ArchiveAll khutbahs at The Deen Center12 khutbahs
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