9:38 The goal behind and…14:39 By the end of Ramadan…25:53 What is important Is…27:35 If you are patient You…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 27, 2026.

Fasting should build character beyond Ramadan

Abu Huraira

“When you stop eating and stop drinking, that should and must lead to something greater.”

The khateeb, at 9:38

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In one sentence

Ramadan fasting is meant to cultivate patience, self-control, dignified conduct, and generosity that continue beyond Ramadan.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Fasting encompasses the eyes, ears, tongue, and treatment of others, producing calm and dignity.
  2. Ramadan trains believers to resist anger, arguments, sin, and harmful behavior.
  3. Patience means delaying tempting things and sacrificing what one loves for Allah’s greater reward.
  4. Believers should persist through setbacks and continue trying rather than give up.
  5. Giving generously from what one loves expresses faith, patience, and concern for people in need.
  6. The khutbah closes with appeals for sadaqah for Somalia, early Zakat al-Fitr for Gaza, and supplication.
Try this week
Make the eyes, ears, and tongue abstain from sin, lying, and harmful speech.
Avoid harming others and respond to insults or provocation by saying, “I am fasting.”
Practice patience incrementally during and after Ramadan, returning to the effort after setbacks.
Give generously from what you love, including sadaqah for people affected by Somalia’s drought.
Pay Zakat al-Fitr as early as possible for Gaza and encourage others to do so.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The goal behind and beyond the goal When you stop eating and stop drinking That should and must lead to something greater”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 9:38
“By the end of Ramadan I should develop more patience Rasulullah Alayhi salatu wasalam Called the month of Ramadan Shahru as sabr The month of patience”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 14:39
“What is important Is for you to never give up And Allah in Ramadan Is teaching us To never give up”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 25:53
“If you are patient You will praise The suffering of this world We don't ask for it If Allah sends it your way You will praise it”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 27:35
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that fasting is about more than leaving food and drink: it should also change how we speak, what we watch, and how we treat people. Instead of using hunger as an excuse for anger, we can let our fast help us become calmer and kinder. Ramadan teaches patience through daily practice, helping us resist wrong actions and keep doing what pleases Allah. When we make mistakes or have a difficult day, we should keep trying and trust in Allah’s help and reward. The khutbah also encouraged us to give generously, including things we love, and to respond when others need our help.

  1. What could fasting with your tongue look like at school or at home?
  2. When something annoyed you today, what helped, or could have helped, you respond patiently?
  3. What is something you love that you could share or give to help someone else?
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