22:30 Ramadan was not merely…24:59 There is no guarantee…26:24 Did my heart soften?…28:22 That is the lesson we…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 13, 2026.

Carry Ramadan's lessons beyond Eid

IIT · Ahmad Kutty

“There is no guarantee Ramadan will return again for us.”

The khateeb, at 24:59

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In one sentence

Because Ramadan is a temporary spiritual school that may not return for each person, believers should assess its effect, repent where unchanged, and carry its worship, compassion, discipline, and generosity into life after Eid.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Announces upcoming iftar, Khatm al-Qur'an, Eid prayer logistics, and charity deadlines.
  2. Frames the final Friday of Ramadan as a farewell and urges gratitude for another chance to worship.
  3. Describes Ramadan as a spiritual school, then asks whether it softened hearts and changed habits.
  4. Connects fasting with humility, empathy, food-sharing, avoiding waste, and restraint over eyes, tongues, and media.
  5. Distinguishes sincere worshippers who reform their lives from those who fast physically but persist in sin.
  6. Closes with prayers for forgiveness, the deceased, the sick, and oppressed people, followed by Eid and donation reminders.
Try this week
Use the remaining Ramadan time deliberately and examine what the month changed in your heart and conduct.
Seek forgiveness and return to Allah if your heart and habits remain unchanged.
Prepare fewer dishes, share surplus with people in need, and avoid throwing food away.
Guard the tongue and eyes, and reduce harmful or distracting phone, WhatsApp, viewing, and reading habits.
Continue sincere prayer, Quran recitation, quiet charity, and beneficial habits after Ramadan.
Pay fitrah, fidya, and zakah, and bring a prayer mat to Eid Salah.
Pray for oppressed people in Gaza, Palestine, Myanmar, and wherever injustice occurs.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 23The verse about believers doing good deeds while their hearts tremble supports concern that Ramadan deeds may not be accepted.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ramadan was not merely a month like any other month.”
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“There is no guarantee Ramadan will return again for us.”
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“Did my heart soften? Did my eyes shed tears when hearing the Quran? Did my tongue become cleaner?”
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“That is the lesson we should learn from Ramadan. And don't waste food.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb described Ramadan as a merciful spiritual school that trains us in worship, discipline, humility, and compassion. He encouraged everyone to ask whether the month truly changed their hearts, speech, habits, and closeness to Allah. He reminded families to avoid wasting food and to share generously with people who are struggling. He also urged continued prayer, Quran, charity, and self-control after Ramadan ends. Finally, he asked the community to seek forgiveness and remember the deceased, the sick, and people facing oppression.

  1. What is one good Ramadan habit you want to keep after Eid?
  2. How can our family waste less food and share more?
  3. What helps you protect your eyes, words, and attention?
Where it was given

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Islamic Institute of Toronto1630 Neilson Rd, Scarborough, ON M1X 1S3Jumu'ah 1:00 PM · in-person and live onlineKhateebAhmad KuttyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT44 khutbahs
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