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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 27, 2026.

Ramadan should lead to lasting change

MUC · Abdullah Oduro

“Do not belittle the little for verily mountains are made of pebbles.”

The khateeb, at 21:43

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be approached as a divinely given opportunity for self-accountability and lasting transformation, with consistent worship and small good deeds maintained even when initial enthusiasm fades.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with exhortations to mindfulness of Allah, truthful speech, obedience, and maintaining family ties.
  2. Tells Mustafa’s story of crying from gratitude after reaching Ramadan worship at Masjid al-Nabawi.
  3. Urges listeners to practice self-accountability and view Ramadan as transformation rather than a temporary burden.
  4. Explains the normal Ramadan dip through a hadith about enthusiasm and lull while preserving religious obligations.
  5. Presents hadith about Ramadan prayer, fasting, and Laylat al-Qadr being means for forgiveness when paired with faith and hope.
  6. Closes with practical reminders to attend the mosque, smile, avoid sins, and value small deeds.
Try this week
Practice regular self-accountability and choose one behavior to improve.
Maintain the obligatory five prayers even when Ramadan enthusiasm declines.
Continue reading the Quran, even if the amount decreases.
Be good to your mother and father.
Attend the mosque when able, give others a smile, and avoid both small and major sins.
Keep pushing through the Ramadan dip while hoping for Allah’s reward.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ramadan is not a season. It serves as a catalyst for transformation.”
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“do not belittle the little for verily mountains are made of pebbles”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb shared how his friend Mustafa cried during Ramadan prayers out of gratitude that Allah had allowed him to be there. He reminded us that another Ramadan is a blessing and an opportunity to make a lasting change in our lives. Feeling tired or less enthusiastic is part of being human, but we should keep caring for our responsibilities, including our five prayers and kindness to our parents. He encouraged us to fast and pray with belief in Allah and hope for His reward and forgiveness. Even small choices matter, so we can keep growing through sincere worship, kindness, and being careful about sins.

  1. What opportunity to do good are you grateful for today?
  2. When your energy is low, what helps you keep up with prayer and kindness?
  3. What small habit would you like our family to continue after Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Unity Center1830 W. Square Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302Jumu'ah 1:40 PM & 3:00 PMKhateebAbdullah OduroMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MUC21 khutbahs
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