Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 20, 2026.
Carry Ramadan’s worship into Shawwal
“In this month of Shawwal, continue reading the Qur'an.”
In one sentence
Ramadan’s worship should produce lasting taqwa, so Muslims should carry its prayer, Qur’an, self-control, and fasting into Shawwal while making Eid joyful and relational.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The speaker praises Allah for allowing the congregation to complete Ramadan and witness Eid.
- Ramadan is presented as a school whose goal is taqwa, self-control, and truthful speech.
- Listeners are urged to continue prayer, Qur’an reading, repentance, and striving after Ramadan.
- The speaker recommends six fasts in Shawwal, explaining their reward as equivalent to fasting the year.
- Families are told to make Eid joyful for children and visibly distinct as a Muslim celebration.
- Listeners are urged to call relatives, greet neighbors, forgive one another, and show love.
Try this week
Continue praying in the masjid after Ramadan.
Keep reading or listening to the Qur’an daily, including during the commute from work.
Fast six days of Shawwal, beginning tomorrow if possible or anytime during Shawwal.
Make Eid tangible for children with food, outings, new clothes, and gifts.
Call relatives, greet neighbors with Eid Mubarak, and strengthen family ties.
Show affection, forgive one another, have mercy, and ask Allah for Jannah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:183Used to explain that fasting aims to develop taqwa.
Quran 29:69Used to encourage striving in worship after Ramadan.
Quran 22:32Used to connect honoring Eid symbols with taqwa of the heart.
Sahih MuslimUsed to recommend six days of fasting in Shawwal.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Ramadan was a school. Ramadan was a madrasa. It was a school for your life.”
“Do not let the Qur'an be a hujjah against you. Do not let the Qur'an be a witness against you.”
“You must work harder. You must be a better Muslim. You must be a better believer. In this month of Shawwal, continue reading the Qur'an.”
“Take your children out to eat some food. Buy them new clothes. Give them gifts. Make sure they feel that this is Eid.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan was a school that taught us prayer, Qur’an, self-control, and turning back to Allah. Its lessons should continue in Shawwal through regular worship and six optional days of fasting. Eid should feel joyful and meaningful, especially for children, through family time, gifts, and celebration. We should also use this day to reconnect, forgive, show love, and appreciate the people Allah has given us.
- What is one Ramadan habit you want to keep in Shawwal?
- How can we make Eid feel special for everyone in our family?
- Who can we call, forgive, or encourage today?
Keep listening
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