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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.

Use Ramadan's remaining days to seek forgiveness

Masjid ‘Eesa

“Allah is more merciful towards His servant than this mother is towards her child.”

The khateeb, at 7:55

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In one sentence

Allah's mercy is vast and available to everyone, so Muslims should never despair but use Ramadan's remaining days to seek forgiveness, worship, and make sincere dua.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Allah's universal and special mercy
  2. Uses prophetic examples to show mercy surpasses anger
  3. Explains Ramadan as a special season for forgiveness
  4. Warns against despair and emphasizes Allah's forgiveness
  5. Illustrates sincere dua through the story of Dr. Saeed
  6. Closes by urging listeners to make the remaining Ramadan days count
Try this week
Use the remaining days and nights of Ramadan for worship and seeking forgiveness.
Make sincere dua for beneficial things in this life and the hereafter.
Reject despair and return to Allah after mistakes and sins.
Make the remaining Ramadan days count, especially because they may be one's last.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1The names Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim frame Allah's universal and special mercy.
Surah 39Urges sinners not to despair because Allah forgives all sins.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah is more merciful towards His servant than this mother is towards her child.”
Masjid ‘Eesa · Hollis, NY
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“Whether you are a sinner or a saint, this month is for you dear Muslims.”
Masjid ‘Eesa · Hollis, NY
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“This mentality, this mindset is a bigger sin than those sins themselves.”
Masjid ‘Eesa · Hollis, NY
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“Allah brought Dr. Saeed to your house to treat your grandson.”
Masjid ‘Eesa · Hollis, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Allah's mercy is far greater than the compassion we can imagine, and the mercy we see in parents is only a small glimpse. The final days of Ramadan are a special chance for everyone, whether they feel like a sinner or a saint, to seek forgiveness and draw closer to Allah. The khateeb urged us never to despair, because Allah invites even people who have made serious mistakes to return to Him. He also reminded us that sincere dua can be answered in surprising ways, as in the story of Dr. Saeed and the child who needed treatment. Before Ramadan ends, we can pray sincerely, ask for mercy, and make these remaining days count.

  1. What is one kind thing you can do this week to show mercy?
  2. What would you ask Allah for before Ramadan ends?
  3. How can a mistake become a chance to return to Allah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid ‘Eesa ibn Maryam90-20 191st St, Hollis, NY 11423Jumu'ah 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid ‘Eesa62 khutbahs
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