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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 3, 2026.

Ramadan transforms the soul through sincere worship

Darul Uloom

“The nature of our intention determines the outcome or the impact of our actions.”

The khateeb, at 8:34

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In one sentence

Ramadan's true purpose is to renew sincere intentions, fasting out of faith and reverence for Allah rather than routine or public approval, so worship transforms the soul into one marked by taqwa.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reflects on Ramadan's first third as mercy and the remaining journey toward forgiveness and liberation.
  2. Explains that deeds depend on intentions and warns against performing worship mechanically or on autopilot.
  3. Defines sincere fasting as worship grounded first in faith and reverence for Allah, with hope for reward secondarily.
  4. Warns that seeking public praise redirects one's reward to people and emphasizes faith as the foundation of all deeds.
  5. Presents Ramadan as training for transforming the soul and disciplining the nafs.
  6. Concludes with supplications, blessings upon the Prophet, Quranic recitation, and prayer.
Try this week
Pause for introspection and ask why you are performing each act of worship.
Renew the intention to fast purely for Allah, with faith and hope for His reward.
Pray and worship with reverence, love, and awareness of Allah's magnificence.
Restrain and discipline the nafs rather than following its constant demand for more.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 69Faith is connected to acknowledging Allah as the Magnificent.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Because so much depends on our inner works which, first and foremost, is the nature of our intention. Because the nature of our intention determines the outcome or the impact of our actions.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 8:34
“Ramadan is a school. It's an institution to teach us how to be servants of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, to teach us how to discipline ourselves, to teach us how to consecrate ourselves for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 14:57
“So according to our intentions is the impact of our fasting upon us. So that impact ultimately should be to leave the month of Ramadan with a different soul than the one that we entered it.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 19:24
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us to pause during Ramadan and think about why we fast and pray. Worship can become a routine, but renewing our intentions helps us bring our hearts back to Allah. He taught that love and reverence for Allah should come first, alongside hope for His reward. He also encouraged us to help others for Allah’s sake without depending on their praise or thanks. Ramadan is a school for disciplining ourselves, growing in reverence for Allah, and becoming more peaceful and content.

  1. What could help you remember Allah before you begin a prayer or a fast?
  2. How could you help someone this week without expecting a thank-you?
  3. What is one habit you would like Ramadan to help you change?
Where it was given

The masjid

Darul Uloom Ottawa2803 St Joseph Blvd, Orléans, Ottawa, ON K1C 1G6ArchiveAll khutbahs at Darul Uloom58 khutbahs
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