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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 14, 2026.

Reconnect with the Quran in Ramadan's final nights

Al-Hidaya · Houssem Marzouk

“Whoever wants to truly benefit from these nights should reconnect with the Book of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 4:33

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In one sentence

During Ramadan’s final ten nights, especially Laylat al-Qadr, believers should reconnect with the Quran and intensify prayer, supplication, repentance, charity, and good deeds to seek its immense reward.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the final ten nights of Ramadan as the year’s most blessed nights and turns to Surah al-Qadr.
  2. Explains that Laylat al-Qadr’s honor comes from the Quran and urges recitation, reflection, study, and action.
  3. Unpacks the night’s extraordinary reward, angelic presence, and peace until dawn.
  4. Identifies distraction and laziness as obstacles, then highlights the Prophet’s worship during the final ten nights.
  5. Encourages Qiyam and teaches the dua for forgiveness recommended to Aisha.
  6. Closes with practical exhortations and supplications before the congregational prayer.
Try this week
Recite the Quran during the final ten nights.
Reflect on, study, understand, and act upon the Quran.
Perform Qiyam al-Layl, especially during the remaining odd nights.
Make sincere dua, including Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul-afwa fa'fu anni.
Repent, seek forgiveness, give charity, and perform good deeds.
Ask Allah for success and acceptance.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 97Used to explain the night’s connection to the Quran, superiority to a thousand months, angelic descent, and peace until dawn.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“so whoever wants to truly benefit from these nights should reconnect with the book of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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“so take advantage of it take advantage of this opportunity and do not let it pass and go as any regular night because it is not a regular night”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best nights of the year, and that Laylatul Qadr is better than a thousand months. He explained that this night's honor is connected to the revelation of the Quran, encouraging us to read it, understand it, and act on its guidance. He urged us to seek these nights through prayer, sincere dua, repentance, and charity, remembering how much even a small good deed can matter. He also described the Prophet's example of increasing worship and waking his family to join him. As a family, we can help one another make time for worship, ask Allah for pardon, and be grateful for another opportunity to draw close to Him.

  1. What is one teaching from the Quran you would like to put into practice tomorrow?
  2. What small act of kindness or charity could we do together during these nights?
  3. How could we help each other set aside distractions for a little time in prayer?
Where it was given

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