Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 25, 2026.
Prepare to receive Ramadan’s blessings
“Part of preparing for this blessed month of Ramadan is to educate ourselves regarding what Ramadan is about.”
In one sentence
Ramadan is a divinely sent guest carrying mercy, forgiveness, closeness to Allah, and community, so believers should prepare by learning what the month is about.
The khutbah in 4 steps
- Opens with gratitude for Allah’s blessings and prayers for wellness and relief from worldly turmoil.
- Sends blessings upon Prophet Muhammad and notes that Ramadan is approaching.
- Frames Ramadan as a guest and blessing sent by Allah.
- Describes Ramadan’s gifts and urges believers to prepare through education.
Try this week
Prepare for Ramadan before it arrives.
Educate yourself about what Ramadan is about.
Be ready to receive Ramadan’s blessings fully.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“We thank Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala for the gift of His health, wealth, afiyah, goodness, for family, for everything that we have.”
“Your job and my job is to be prepared for this guest of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“So part of preparing for this blessed month of Ramadan is to educate ourselves regarding what Ramadan is about.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb begins by thanking Allah for health, wealth, family, and every blessing. He reminds us that Ramadan is approaching as a special guest sent by Allah. Ramadan brings mercy, forgiveness, acceptance, closeness to Allah, community, and family. We should prepare by learning what Ramadan is about and being ready to receive its blessings.
- If Ramadan were a guest in our home, how would we prepare to welcome it?
- Which blessing of Ramadan would you most like to receive?
- What is one thing you could learn about Ramadan before it begins?
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