Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 27, 2026.
Ramadan fasting needs rules and God awareness
“We ask Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala that our fasting would be accepted by Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala.”
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Explains fasting exemptions for illness, travel, and advanced age, including fidya.
- Discusses why the Quran repeats exemptions and describes the gradual establishment of obligatory fasting.
- Presents differing juristic views on whether travelers and sick people must break their fast.
- Applies the rulings to illness, recovery, intention, qada, and fasting before noon.
- Emphasizes that accepted worship requires preserving fasting's spiritual purpose and awareness of God.
- Presents Khadija as educated, spiritually discerning, generous, and deeply committed to Islam.
- Uses Khadija and the Prophet's loyalty to teach love, compassion, and faithfulness in marriage.
Try this week
According to the speaker, travelers should break the fast and make it up later.
If illness makes fasting harmful or prolongs recovery, do not fast and make it up later.
If fasting does not affect an illness, continue fasting.
Older people unable to manage fasting may pay fidya, described as about two pounds of food, and give more if able.
If illness resolves before noon, make the intention and fast that day, according to the scholarly view cited.
Preserve the spiritual purpose of fasting through sincere intention and awareness of God.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:183-185Establishes Ramadan fasting, exemptions for sickness and travel, fidya, and making up missed fasts.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“This is the spirit of fasting. So, insha'Allah, we ask Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala that our fasting would be accepted by Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala.”
“When you have the deep understanding of religion, you are faqih. When you mix the knowledge with wisdom, you are the faqih.”
“The loyalty means that you have unwavering commitment to the person and you are ready to offer sacrifice.”
“The relationship in the family should be based on love and compassion.”
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