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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Keep Ramadan's worship alive after Eid

EPIC · Nadim Bashir

“The test is going to be when it comes to Shawwal.”

The khateeb, at 9:46

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In one sentence

Ramadan's value is proven after it ends, so Muslims should carry its spiritual habits, Qur'an, masjid, righteous company, and consistent worship, into Shawwal and beyond.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Urges worshippers to use Ramadan's final night for dua, forgiveness, and worship rather than rushing into Eid plans.
  2. Frames Shawwal as the real test and Ramadan as spiritual training, warning against undoing good deeds.
  3. Encourages continued daily Qur'an exposure for guidance and intercession.
  4. Calls for regular masjid attendance and righteous companionship after Ramadan.
  5. Concludes that small, consistent acts preserve Ramadan's spirit, illustrated through the ongoing care of a growing plant.
Try this week
Use the final Ramadan night for dua, repentance, and seeking Allah's mercy.
Maintain daily Qur'an exposure by reading or listening during commutes and daily activities.
Continue attending the masjid regularly after Ramadan.
Stay connected to righteous people who remind you of Allah and discourage haram.
Continue good deeds, including fasting, Qur'an reading, and prayer, at a consistent level.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Used to encourage staying close to people who worship Allah and seek His pleasure.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The test is going to be when it comes to Shawwal. Tomorrow night, when the month of Shawwal begins, that is when the test begins.”
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“Those are the kind of people that we need to be consistently around even after Ramadan.”
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“No, we do a little, but we do it consistently.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Nadim reminded us to treasure Ramadan’s remaining night and seek Allah’s forgiveness, even while getting ready for Eid. He described Ramadan as training for the months ahead, when keeping our good habits may take more effort. He encouraged us to stay close to the Qur'an, keep coming to the masjid, and spend time with people who remind us of Allah. He also taught that we should do good consistently, even in small amounts, while continuing to grow. Like a plant that needs ongoing water, healthy soil, and sunlight, our faith needs regular care so Ramadan’s benefits can remain alive in our family.

  1. Which Ramadan habit would you like our family to keep doing together?
  2. Who helps you remember Allah, and what do they do that encourages you?
  3. If caring for our faith is like caring for a plant, what could help yours grow this week?
Where it was given

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East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebNadim BashirMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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