Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 21, 2025.
Serve others beyond Ramadan
“Let us find ways, inshallah, again, that we can continue to serve.”
In one sentence
Muslims should remain grateful and guided, support one another through anxious times, and practice service consistently rather than only during Ramadan.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Gratitude for life, awareness, knowledge, and guidance to the straight path.
- Friday prayer gathers Muslims to affirm faith and prepare for accountability.
- Muslims honor Muhammad as Allah’s messenger without worshipping him.
- In anxious times, believers should support struggling community members.
- Kindness and service should begin now and continue beyond Ramadan.
Try this week
Notice brothers and sisters facing difficulties and help them where possible.
Show kindness, love, and care now instead of waiting for Ramadan.
Find ongoing ways to serve the community.
Brothers are encouraged to attend tomorrow's program about learning how to ride a wheel.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So we thank Him for that. Because there's some people that woke up today that don't even know who they are.”
“We don't want just Ramadan to be when we galvanize. Alhamdulillah, every Juma Allah SWT has given us this mechanism, this means by which we come together to affirm that we're following Muhammad SAW.”
“But let's begin it now and let it continue through them. Let us find ways, inshallah, again, that we can continue to serve.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Allah has given us the gifts of life, awareness, guidance, and the chance to gather for Friday prayer. The khateeb reminds us that our faith should shape how we live every day, not only during Ramadan. Because many people are anxious and facing hardship, Muslims should support one another with kindness, care, and practical service. We can begin now by noticing who needs help and finding ways to serve. The reminder closes by encouraging the community to keep showing up for one another.
- What is one gift from Allah you noticed today?
- How could our family support someone who is struggling?
- What is one way we can serve this week?
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