12:21 the words are the one…15:42 a heart which is…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.

Use Ramadan to transform your heart

ICI · Kashif Ahmed

“A heart which is corrupted with jealousy with hatred with ego with all the other diseases cannot feel the Rahmah of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 15:42

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In one sentence

Because Ramadan is a divine blessing and invitation, believers should value their time through purposeful choices, heart purification, Quran, worship, and seeking Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Allah’s blessings, especially Ramadan, give believers an opportunity to become valuable through their choices.
  2. The Companions succeeded by using their historical moment to follow, honor, and support the Prophet.
  3. Believers must not exchange Ramadan’s superior spiritual opportunities for food, entertainment, or preferences about reciters’ voices.
  4. Ramadan should be welcomed by awakening the heart to Allah’s mercy and removing jealousy, hatred, ego, and other diseases.
  5. Listeners are urged to set Ramadan goals, pursue pleasing actions, avoid displeasing ones, and seek forgiveness.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for mercy, the suffering, the deceased, the sick, Islam, and the Muslim community.
Try this week
Prepare the heart for Ramadan by confronting jealousy, hatred, ego, selfishness, and carelessness.
Set specific Ramadan goals and intentions.
Prioritize Quran, prayer, and Allah’s words over food, entertainment, or reciter preferences.
Pursue actions pleasing to Allah and avoid actions displeasing to Him, especially during Ramadan.
Attend the announced post-Isha program on setting Ramadan goals and intentions.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the words are the one that's supposed to make the difference not the voices because the voice is makhluk and the kalam is khaliq”
ICI · Irving, TX
Play from 12:21
“a heart which is corrupted with jealousy with hatred with ego with all the other diseases cannot feel the Rahmah of Allah”
ICI · Irving, TX
Play from 15:42
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is a gift from Allah and an invitation to use our time well. Our choices, especially how we worship, can help us become successful and valuable, so we should focus on Allah’s words rather than only beautiful voices, food, or celebration. We should prepare our hearts by working against jealousy, hatred, ego, selfishness, and carelessness so we can receive Allah’s mercy and seek forgiveness. As a family, we can set Ramadan goals, choose pleasing actions, avoid displeasing ones, and make more room for Quran and prayer.

  1. What is one Ramadan goal that would help you use your time well?
  2. Which heart habit would you like Allah to help you improve this Ramadan?
  3. How can our family make more room for Quran and prayer?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Irving2555 N Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062Jumu'ah First khutbah 2:00 PM, salah 2:25 PM · second khutbah 3:15 PM, salah 3:40 PMKhateebKashif AhmedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICI95 khutbahs
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