Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 3, 2026.
Ramadan brings forgiveness and better character
In one sentence
Ramadan is a blessed opportunity for forgiveness, spiritual growth, character development, and advancement toward Paradise, so believers should eagerly prepare to worship and improve themselves.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Build excitement for Ramadan as a blessing and opportunity, not merely an obligation.
- Explain Ramadan’s multiplied rewards, forgiveness, Laylatul Qadr, and salvation from Hellfire.
- Emphasize Ramadan as the month in which divine revelations, especially the Quran, were sent down.
- Teach that fasting should improve manners, self-control, and treatment of others.
- Use the story of two companions to show how another Ramadan can elevate a believer’s rank.
- Conclude with encouragement to prepare through congregational prayer and seek Ramadan’s acceptance.
Try this week
Prepare for Ramadan by building a habit of attending the masjid before it begins.
Pray Taraweeh with the imam and remain until the prayer is complete.
Guard your eyes, ears, and tongue from sins, lying, and harmful speech.
When provoked, say “I am fasting” instead of arguing or responding ignorantly.
Treat people under your care gently and maintain dignity, calmness, and better manners.
Seek Laylatul Qadr through sincere worship and pursue forgiveness throughout Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:185Established Ramadan as the month in which the Quran was revealed.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“They didn't look at Ramadan as a month that they had to fast. They looked at Ramadan as a month that they got to fast.”
“Whoever is deprived of the goodness of Laylatul Qadr is truly deprived.”
“you should have dignity you should have tranquility you should be a calm person you should have better manners when you are fasting”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is coming as a great gift and a chance to draw closer to Allah. The khutbah reminded us that fasting, prayer, and Laylatul Qadr can bring forgiveness and immense reward. Ramadan should also change how we behave: we should guard our eyes, ears, and tongue, stay calm, and treat others gently. We can prepare by building a habit of attending the masjid and praying with the imam. Each Ramadan is another opportunity to grow in faith and move closer to Paradise.
- What are you most excited to do during Ramadan besides eating at iftar?
- How can we show better manners when someone upsets us?
- What is one worship habit we can start practicing before Ramadan begins?
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