3:19 we need to build on…7:36 the most beloved deed…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.

Keep building your Ramadan gains

El-Zahra · Moutaz Charaf

“We need to build on the gain, we need to keep the gain and keep adding more to the gain we already have.”

The khateeb, at 3:19

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that believers must preserve and steadily build Ramadan’s spiritual gains through consistent worship, prayerful dependence on Allah, Quranic guidance, good company, and active service.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Warns against undoing Ramadan’s spiritual gains after Eid.
  2. Defines steadfastness as continuing small, consistent deeds.
  3. Explains how shaitan, idle time, trials, and weak intention erode faith.
  4. Presents the Quran, prophetic stories, practice, dua, and dhikr as means of staying firm.
  5. Urges good friends, mosque attachment, truthful teachers, and active da’wah.
  6. Clarifies that steadfastness means remaining firm on truth, then closes with prayers for forgiveness, peace, and suffering communities.
Try this week
Continue daily prayer, Quran reading, dua, dhikr, and other worship after Ramadan.
Choose a small deed to perform consistently, such as two rak‘ahs or one Quran page daily.
Give regular sadaqah, including a weekly Friday contribution.
Fill free time with prayer, study, work, family support, service, or community help.
Maintain relationships with the Quran, the masjid, truthful friends, and trusted teachers.
Practice da’wah by advising, helping, and inviting family, friends, and neighbors toward Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we need to build on the gain we need to keep the gain and keep adding more to the gain we already have”
El-Zahra · Midland Park, NJ
Play from 3:19
“the most beloved deed to Allah those who have continued keeps continuing even little two raka'a every day”
El-Zahra · Midland Park, NJ
Play from 7:36
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Dr. Moutaz Charaf reminded us that the good we practiced in Ramadan is something to keep nurturing after Eid. He explained that steadfastness means continuing on the truth and building on the good we have already done. Small, regular acts of worship matter, like drops of water that gradually leave a mark on a rock. He encouraged us to read the Quran, ask Allah for firm hearts, remember Him, help others, and stay close to truthful friends and the masjid. He also reminded us that being firm does not mean continuing a mistake: when we are wrong, we should return to what is right.

  1. What small good deed could we keep doing together after Ramadan?
  2. Who helps you remember Allah, and how do they encourage you?
  3. What could help you admit a mistake and choose what is right?
Where it was given

The masjid

El-Zahra Islamic Center218 Irving Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432Jumu'ah 1st 1:00 to 1:45 PM (streamed to YouTube) · 2nd 2:00 to 2:30 PMKhateebMoutaz CharafMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at El-Zahra48 khutbahs
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