Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.
Ramadan trains faith, worship, and taqwa
In one sentence
Ramadan is a divinely prescribed opportunity to deepen faith, practice obedient worship, develop taqwa, purify speech and conduct, and seek forgiveness.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Ramadan as a major pillar and a means of cleansing the body and soul.
- Explains fasting through three themes: iman, ibadah, and taqwa.
- Connects Ramadan worship with the unified message given to earlier prophets.
- Emphasizes sincere Ramadan prayer and repentance as means of forgiveness.
- Defines taqwa through careful speech, good deeds, and awareness of Allah.
- Closes with encouragement to witness Ramadan and supplications for mercy, Paradise, and protection from Hell.
Try this week
Prepare for Ramadan by renewing faith, repentance, and sincere intention.
Observe fasting and worship as acts of submission to Allah’s instructions.
Guard the tongue by replacing foul speech with proper and good words.
Monitor daily conduct, practice taqwa, and regularly seek Allah’s forgiveness.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:183Fasting is prescribed so believers may develop taqwa.
Quran 42:13The same core religion was ordained for Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Muhammad, emphasizing unified worship.
Surah 23Believers should avoid foul speech and embody conduct consistent with the character of Paradise.
Sahih MuslimThe five prayers, Friday to Friday, and Ramadan to Ramadan expiate sins between them, except major sins.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“not to only cleanse ourselves or our bodies but also to cleanse our soul”
“if you don't have Iman, the month of Ramadan doesn't mean anything, wouldn't mean anything to you.”
“if you are the type that says a lot of foul word foul things then foul things follows you”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is not only about staying away from food and drink; it is also meant to cleanse the soul. The sermon organized Ramadan around faith, worshipful obedience, and taqwa, or careful awareness of Allah. We should worship sincerely, follow Allah’s guidance, and guard our speech from hurtful or foul words. Ramadan gives us a hopeful opportunity to repent, improve our conduct, and ask Allah for forgiveness and mercy.
- What part of yourself would you most like Ramadan to cleanse or strengthen?
- How can we turn an unkind word into a good one?
- What does sincere worship look like in our family this Ramadan?
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