Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 20, 2026.
Ramadan should build lasting taqwa
“Shawwal is an extension of Ramadan.”
In one sentence
Ramadan should transform believers into people of lasting taqwa, disciplined character, courage, and unity throughout the rest of the year.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reminds listeners that taqwa is the essential foundation of faith and obedience.
- Presents Shawwal and Eid as a continuation of Ramadan, contrasting devoted believers with those attached only to Ramadan or Eid.
- Explains how Ramadan cultivates nearness to Allah, courage, manners, self-restraint, and international Muslim unity.
- Connects personal spiritual growth and collective unity with upheaval and suffering in the Muslim world.
- Calls Muslims to gather, cooperate despite differences, assist one another, and seek purified leadership.
- Concludes with Arabic prayers for forgiveness, unity, protection, healing, and acceptance of worship.
Try this week
Continue regular prayer, especially Fajr, after Ramadan.
Continue making du'a and seeking nearness to Allah.
Extend fasting beyond Ramadan, including fasting in Shawwal.
Guard the tongue, eyes, ears, and hands from wrongdoing.
Come together as a Muslim community, cooperate despite disagreements, and assist other Muslims.
Maintain Ramadan’s character improvements throughout the year.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Shawwal is an extension of Ramadan the Eid day is a door that opens into the rest of the year and we carry with us the blessings of Ramadan”
“the chief message is taqwa and that is the consciousness of Allah that we should recognize that there is one mighty in power one who sees everything that is going on”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick reminds us that Ramadan should continue shaping us after Eid. Shawwal is an extension of Ramadan, so prayer, du'a, fasting, good manners, and self-control should remain part of our lives. He says true fasting changes not only the stomach, but also the tongue, eyes, ears, and hands. He also calls Muslims to gather, cooperate despite differences, and help one another. The khutbah ends by asking Allah to forgive us, unite the ummah, protect families, and accept our worship.
- What Ramadan habit would you most like to carry into the rest of the year?
- What could “fasting of the tongue” mean at school, online, or at home?
- How can our family show cooperation and help to other Muslims?
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