The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Use Rajab to prepare for Ramadan
“We are actually supposed to be planting the seeds for Ramadan.”
In one sentence
Muslims must stop letting worldly routines make faith secondary and instead pursue knowledge, self-accountability, and consistent action, especially in Rajab, to prepare for Ramadan and return to Allah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with praise, testimony, and the purpose of Jumu'ah as a reminder toward consciousness of Allah.
- Explains how work, culture, and ordinary routines can make Islam secondary despite faith being a precious blessing.
- Calls believers to pursue the highest ranks through belief, knowledge, reflection on creation, and action.
- Highlights Rajab and the four sacred months, urging awareness of the Hijri calendar and personal religious responsibility.
- Presents Rajab, Sha'ban, and Ramadan as a preparation cycle rather than waiting until Ramadan to change.
- Urges listeners to follow the Prophet, resist distractions, practice remembrance, seek forgiveness, and prepare to return to Allah.
Try this week
Prioritize Islamic commitments instead of allowing work, entertainment, or cultural routines to make faith secondary.
Learn the Hijri calendar, the four sacred months, and the virtues associated with them.
Use Rajab to begin preparing for Ramadan and Sha'ban to strengthen those practices.
Seek knowledge of Allah, His names, the sacred months, and the Prophet Muhammad's example.
Push away distracting media and replace it with remembrance gatherings and beneficial activities.
Hold yourself accountable, seek Allah's forgiveness, and improve what you watch, say, and do.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 9:36Used to explain the twelve months, the four sacred months, and the seriousness of wrongdoing during them.
Surah 103Used to argue that time is real, humanity is in loss, and salvation requires belief, good deeds, truth, and patience.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“We don't want to be some C-class Muslim. You and I, since the fact that we have life, have the potentiality to reach the highest ranks with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“This is a month in which the scholars tell us we are actually supposed to be planting the seeds for Ramadan.”
“Being responsible means that you are able to provide A sufficient response to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala For the things in which you were in charge of during your lives”
“Don't allow this world And these worldly pursuits To confuse you And to distract you from the ultimate goal Which is returning to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that faith is one of Allah's greatest gifts, but daily work, entertainment, and habits can make it feel secondary. The month of Rajab is a chance to begin preparing for Ramadan through learning, prayer, remembrance, and better choices. We should not wait for Ramadan or assume we are promised more time; belief must be followed by action. By knowing Allah and the Prophet better, holding ourselves accountable, and turning away from distractions, we can return to Allah with stronger faith.
- What is one habit that helps you keep faith important during a busy week?
- What could our family do now to prepare for Ramadan?
- Which distraction would be hardest for you to put aside, and what could replace it?
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