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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 21, 2026.

Make Ramadan a path to forgiveness

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“The opportunities of forgiveness and mercy in Ramadan are so abundant.”

The khateeb, at 9:58

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In one sentence

Ramadan offers an exceptional opportunity for forgiveness, so believers should pursue consistent fasting, prayer, Quran, supplication, charity, and service.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Ramadan offers abundant forgiveness, balanced by hope and fear of rejected deeds.
  2. Fasting and nightly qiyam are prioritized as core paths to forgiveness.
  3. Daily dua, especially before iftar, should be intentional and regular.
  4. Believers should center Ramadan on Quran recitation, listening, learning, and completion.
  5. Zakah and expanded generosity should characterize the month.
  6. Providing iftar offers great reward, whether through money, food, hosting, or service.
  7. Worship should be diversified but kept consistent and sustainable.
Try this week
Fast Ramadan sincerely with faith and hope for Allah's reward.
Pray at least a few raka'at of taraweeh every night.
Make intentional dua every day, especially before Maghrib and iftar.
Aim to complete at least one Quran khatm, or begin learning to recite and memorize.
Listen attentively to the Quran in taraweeh.
Pay zakah after accounting for qualifying debts and assets.
Give generously to family members, relatives, the poor, and masajid.
Provide iftar through hosting, sponsoring food, preparing meals, or serving.
Choose sustainable worship practices and continue them consistently.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to teach that Allah is near, answers supplication, and that Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“there is great hope in this hadith for every Muslim because the hadith is affirming the opportunities of forgiveness and mercy in Ramadan are so abundant”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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“no believer should find it acceptable for him or herself that they live as a Muslim and don't know how to recite the Quran”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is presented as a great opportunity for Allah's forgiveness, so we should meet it with both hope and sincerity. The khutbah encourages fasting, nightly prayer, daily dua, Quran recitation or learning, zakah, generosity, and providing iftar. We should choose practices we can keep consistently, even if they are small, rather than starting too much and stopping. Families can make a simple plan for worship and service, remembering that helping someone break their fast carries great reward. The goal is to let Ramadan change our habits in a lasting way.

  1. What is one small Ramadan habit you think you could keep every night?
  2. How could we help someone break their fast this week?
  3. What Quran goal would feel challenging but realistic for you?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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