Ramadan can transform a believer’s life
“What a blessing it is to witness the month of Ramadan.”
Ramadan is a uniquely merciful opportunity for forgiveness and spiritual transformation, so believers should long for it, prepare for it, and use it to change their lives.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Early Muslims’ longing for Ramadan and prayers for its acceptance
- Ramadan as a friend that reveals shortcomings and trains worship
- The Quran, Laylat al-Qadr, and fasting make Ramadan uniquely special
- Prophetic promises of forgiveness through fasting and night prayer
- The story of two brothers illustrates the value of witnessing another Ramadan
- A call to prepare for Ramadan and pursue mercy, forgiveness, and lasting change
In the khateeb's words
“Ramadan is our friend who left us last year with tears in many of our eyes”
“what a blessing it is to witness the month of Ramadan may Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala make us witness this coming month”
For the dinner table
The khateeb described Ramadan as a dear friend whose return brings opportunities for forgiveness, mercy, and becoming closer to Allah. He reminded us that the early Muslims prayed for months to reach Ramadan and then prayed for Allah to accept their worship. Ramadan is special because the Quran was revealed in it, it contains Laylat al-Qadr, and Allah chose it as the month of fasting. Fasting helps train us to obey Allah, recognize our shortcomings, and return to the Quran and prayer with sincerity. He encouraged us to appreciate the gift of reaching another Ramadan and prepare to spend meaningful time in worship so that the month brings lasting change to our lives.
- If we welcomed Ramadan like a dear friend, what would we do to get ready?
- What could help our family make time for the Quran during Ramadan?
- What good habit would you like to practice in Ramadan and keep afterward?
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