12:12 The key, the key is…25:03 Spirituality is not…28:19 Let us make intention…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Do not return to zero after Ramadan

ISNA Canada (ICC)
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In one sentence

After Ramadan, Muslims should accept a natural dip in spiritual intensity while sustaining gradual, consistent growth through worship, community, Quran, family, and charity.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Ramadan is a spiritual peak, and a post-Ramadan dip is normal.
  2. The goal is sustainable growth without returning to zero.
  3. Shawwal fasting and regular worship help preserve Ramadan’s momentum.
  4. Spirituality includes ups and downs and should not depend only on feelings.
  5. Listeners are urged to compare themselves with their pre-Ramadan selves and keep improving.
  6. Concrete practices include mosque attendance, family connection, Quran, and charity.
  7. The khutbah closes with a supplication for Gaza and the wider ummah.
Try this week
Maintain the five daily prayers, even when motivation is low.
Fast six days in Shawwal, and consider regular Monday and Thursday fasting.
Attend Jumu'ah plus one class, lecture, halaqah, social event, or volunteer activity.
Schedule family time at least once a week or more regularly.
Read or listen to a small amount of Quran daily, even half a page.
Continue giving charity in some form throughout the year.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiThe Prophet’s teaching that every action has a peak and every peak a dip explains post-Ramadan fluctuation.
Sahih MuslimSix fasts in Shawwal are presented as a way to continue Ramadan’s worship and receive the reward of a year’s fasting.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The key, the key is that when that dip happens, That we don't descend to zero.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
Play from 12:12
“Spirituality is not about vibes. If Allah blesses you with enjoyment in your worship, that is a blessing from Allah.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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“Let us make intention this month, you know, going forward. to connect with the book of Allah even if it's just one page, half a page.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
Play from 28:19
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that our motivation naturally rises and falls, but the good we built during Ramadan can continue. We can ease into a sustainable routine while protecting our daily prayers and taking small steps to grow beyond where we were before Ramadan. Worship still matters when we feel tired or do not feel especially spiritual, because we are serving Allah. Staying connected to the masjid, reading or listening to a little Quran, and continuing to give charity can help us keep growing. Making time for family and community also helps the effects of Ramadan stay with us throughout the year.

  1. What is one good habit from Ramadan you would like to keep this week?
  2. What helps you pray when you feel tired or distracted?
  3. What could we do together regularly to keep our family connected?
Where it was given

The masjid

ISNA Canada, Islamic Centre of Canada2200 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4Jumu'ah Two services · 1:00 PM, 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ISNA Canada (ICC)124 khutbahs
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