Ramadan begins with repentance and restraint
“When one of you is fasting, let him not speak obscenely or raise his voice.”
Ramadan should be welcomed through sincere repentance, ethical self-restraint, and committed fasting, prayer, Quran reflection, charity, and dutifulness to parents.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Presents Ramadan as a season of opened paradise, closed hellfire, chained devils, and nightly opportunities for good.
- Explains spiritual preparation through sincere repentance: removing sins and injustices, then adorning oneself with righteousness.
- Warns that fasting and night prayer lose their reward when sincerity and ethical restraint are absent.
- Sets out Ramadan duties: fasting, night prayer, reflective Quran reading, and charitable spending.
- Urges worshippers to seek forgiveness, send blessings upon the Prophet, and honor elderly parents.
In the khateeb's words
“A pure and a clean soul Free from sins And mistakes And a righteous Pious self This is achieved Through sincere and true repentance”
“When one of you is fasting Let him not speak obscenely Or raise his voice If someone insults him Or tries to fight with him Let him say I am fasting”
“Part of reflection is that you consider Every command as directed to you Every prohibition as meant only for you And whenever death is mentioned You realize that you are the one being addressed”
For the dinner table
Ramadan is coming as a special guest and a chance to turn toward Allah with a clean heart. We should welcome it by repenting, making things right with people, leaving harmful habits, and filling our lives with good deeds. Fasting is not only staying away from food and drink; it also means guarding our words, tempers, intentions, and treatment of others. During the month, we are encouraged to fast and pray sincerely, read the Quran thoughtfully, give from what Allah has provided, seek forgiveness, and honor our parents.
- What is one kind word or helpful action you can practice during Ramadan?
- How can we make Quran reading feel like Allah is speaking directly to us?
- What is one way we can help or honor our parents this month?
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