Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 3, 2026.
Let the Quran transform your life
“His traits of character matched that of the Qur'an.”
In one sentence
Ramadan's true purpose is to engage deeply with the Qur'an so its guidance transforms belief, character, worship, and daily choices.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Gratitude for entering Ramadan and receiving its blessings of faith, fasting, worship, and charity.
- Ramadan is presented as the month of Qur'anic revelation, with the Qur'an serving as guidance and a criterion between right and wrong.
- Listeners are urged to understand, reflect on, and apply the Qur'an rather than merely recite it.
- The response of Abyssinian Christians to the Qur'an illustrates how recognizing truth should soften the heart and inspire supplication.
- The Prophet's character embodied the Qur'an, giving believers qualities such as truthfulness, sincerity, mercy, humility, and taqwa to cultivate.
- Fasting and the Qur'an are described as intercessors, encouraging continued recitation, Taraweeh, Tahajjud, and dua during Ramadan.
Try this week
Recite and listen to the Qur'an throughout Ramadan while seeking to understand it.
Use a translation or another means of understanding when the Arabic is unclear.
Reflect on each passage and ask Allah to develop its positive qualities in you and protect you from its condemned traits.
Use the Qur'an to evaluate your words and actions, moving toward truth and away from falsehood.
Make dua for forgiveness, guidance, better character, sincerity, humility, mercy, and steadfast faith.
Attend Taraweeh or Tahajjud and continue Qur'an recitation during the nights of Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:185Ramadan is the month in which the Qur'an was revealed as guidance, clear proofs, and a criterion.
Quran 5:83The tears of those who hear revelation illustrate recognizing truth and responding with faith.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“And this is the point of Shahr Ramadan, the point of Allah sending the Qur'an, that it becomes a point of guidance to us.”
“This was the Messenger and his character, his traits of character matched that of the Qur'an.”
“When we listen to the Quran, when we recite the Quran, what state does it leave us in?”
“The least of which when you hear the Quran or you recite the Quran that you should ask Allah to become a better person.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan is a gift from Allah and the month in which the Qur'an was revealed. We should not only recite it, but understand it, reflect on it, and let it shape how we speak and behave. The Prophet showed us what it looks like to live by the Qur'an through truthfulness, mercy, humility, and sincerity. By fasting, praying, listening to the Qur'an, and making dua, we can seek Allah's guidance and hope for the Qur'an and our fasting to intercede for us.
- What Qur'anic quality would you most like to practice this Ramadan?
- What helps you understand and connect with the Qur'an?
- How can our family make Qur'an time more meaningful this week?
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