Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 21, 2026.
Use Ramadan to break sinful habits
In one sentence
Ramadan is a God-given opportunity to erase sins and build lasting closeness to Allah through fasting from sin, Quran, prayer, disciplined habits, and mutual encouragement.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Presents Ramadan as a divine invitation to taqwa and spiritual reset.
- Models the Prophet's intensified worship and encourages families and friends to support one another.
- Calls listeners to build a meaningful relationship with the Quran through reading, listening, and reflection.
- Urges fasting from distractions and sins while establishing punctual salah and deeper khushu.
- Closes by challenging listeners to make Ramadan life-changing and carry its habits beyond the month.
Try this week
Read or listen to Quran regularly and study its meaning.
Attend Tarawih and reflect on the verses being recited.
Eliminate time-wasting activities and sinful habits.
Pray every salah on time and add Sunnah prayers.
Increase khushu by reflecting on the meaning of each verse.
Contact friends, worship together, memorize Quran, and give charity collectively.
Stop at least one bad habit for Allah's sake.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Used to seek worship, reliance, and guidance to the straight path.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Ramadan is more than just the fasting of the food and the drink. Ramadan is fasting from your sins.”
“Ramadan is where you try your hardest to get closer to Allah where you begin new habits, where you stop old habits and you carry those things until next Ramadan”
“This month is lock-in month. This is the month you lock in with Allah . You have to lock in with Allah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is a special invitation from Allah to come closer to Him and renew our lives. The khutbah reminds us that fasting is not only about food and drink; it also means leaving sins and distractions behind. We should build a stronger relationship with the Quran, pray on time, and follow the Prophet's example of worship and family encouragement. Even stopping one bad habit or beginning one good habit can matter greatly when done for Allah. The goal is to carry Ramadan's discipline and closeness to Allah with us throughout the year.
- What is one good habit you want to start this Ramadan?
- What is one distraction you could put aside?
- How can our family encourage one another in worship?
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