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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 6, 2026.

Ramadan calls for faith and responsibility

ICNVT · Abdul Wali

“You should be inside the masjid before Imam.”

The khateeb, at 26:57

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In one sentence

The khutbah teaches that believers should approach Ramadan and Jumu'ah with sincere faith, fulfill Allah's obligations and other people's rights, and attend early while serving the mosque community.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains Ramadan fasting obligations, including make-up fasts for temporary illness, pregnancy, travel, breastfeeding, and fidyah for permanent inability.
  2. Describes sincere fasting and night prayer as means of forgiveness, while stressing repentance for major sins and restitution of others' rights.
  3. Explains the Jumu'ah hadith that rewards decrease by arrival hour, ending when the imam comes out.
  4. Urges worshippers to enter the masjid before the imam rather than treat Jumu'ah like ordinary Zuhr.
  5. Announces Ramadan volunteer needs, asks congregants to thank parking volunteers, and mentions iftar donations and weekly classes.
  6. Concludes with supplications for the deceased, the sick, lawful work, families, protection, and a good ending.
Try this week
Make up Ramadan fasts after temporary illness, travel, pregnancy, or breastfeeding ends.
If permanently unable to fast, provide fidyah by giving two meals to a poor person.
Repent for major sins and settle debts or other people's rights.
Arrive inside the masjid before the imam for Jumu'ah.
Thank parking volunteers and consider volunteering during Ramadan.
Attend the Sunday dhikr and Monday tafsir and tajwid programs.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:184-185Used to explain temporary exemptions, make-up fasts, fidyah, and the obligation to fast when present for Ramadan.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to teach that fasting Ramadan and performing night prayer with sincere faith brings forgiveness of prior minor sins.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to explain graded Jumu'ah rewards for arriving in successive hours and the closing of the angels' register when the imam appears.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if I owe somebody money no no no that's not for you know forgivable because these are the rights of human rights of other creation of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
ICNVT · Fairfax, VA
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“please, you should be inside the masjid before Imam. Then you will get full reward.”
ICNVT · Fairfax, VA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Ramadan fasting is an obligation, with allowances for temporary illness and other circumstances. Those who cannot ever fast may give fidyah, while everyone should worship sincerely and seek Allah's forgiveness. Forgiveness does not remove our responsibility to repay debts or repair harm done to others. We were also encouraged to arrive early for Jumu'ah, thank mosque volunteers, and serve the community during Ramadan. The khutbah ended with prayers for healing, provision, families, protection, and a good ending.

  1. What does it mean to worship Allah sincerely rather than for reputation?
  2. How can we arrive early for Jumu'ah and help others feel welcome?
  3. Who could we thank or serve at the mosque this Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Northern Virginia Trust4420 Shirley Gate Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030Jumu'ah 11:30 AM · 1:15 PM · 2:15 PMKhateebAbdul WaliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNVT108 khutbahs
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