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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.

Give your full self to Ramadan

Collins Musallah, IANT · Adeel Zar

“Every action that I do in the month of Ramadan is solely for Allah.”

The khateeb, at 14:54

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In one sentence

Ramadan preparation requires wholehearted effort, gratitude for faith, and sincere God-consciousness within one's real-life responsibilities.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames the approaching Ramadan through gratitude and the Battle of Badr.
  2. Examines the companions' commitment to follow the Prophet despite overwhelming odds.
  3. Connects Badr's effort and divine help to giving one's full self in Ramadan.
  4. Defines taqwa as God-conscious living expressed through worship, work, and family care.
  5. Closes with three lessons: gratitude for faith, wholehearted repentance, and seeking sincere moments.
  6. Concludes with prayers for forgiveness, the deceased, the suffering, and entry into Paradise.
Try this week
Give your full effort to Ramadan according to your actual abilities and responsibilities.
Set aside feelings of unworthiness and turn back to Allah in repentance.
Seek sincerity in worship, work, childcare, family care, fasting, Quran, and nightly prayer.
Pursue quality and sincerity rather than comparing the quantity of one's preparation with others.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“because it is a battle against our own nafs, it is a battle against our own self, we should say, Ya Rasulullah, we are with you.”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 9:58
“That is what the yaqeen of Allah will give you. It will open doors that are unexplainable.”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 14:24
“It means that every action that I do in the month of Ramadan is solely for Allah.”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 14:54
“so seek that moment by giving your full self and putting as much effort as you can because that moment is likely hidden within the mundane where we wouldn't even give it second thought”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 18:06
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us to be grateful that Allah has allowed us to reach Ramadan with faith. The companions at Badr showed complete commitment, and we are encouraged to bring that same wholehearted spirit to our own struggle against the self. Giving our full effort will look different for each person because work, family, health, and responsibilities differ. Even ordinary tasks like working, caring for children, or serving guests can become worship when done sincerely for Allah. We should seek one sincere deed or moment that Allah accepts, while trusting His mercy and forgiveness.

  1. What would giving your full self to Ramadan look like in your life this year?
  2. Which ordinary family or school responsibility could you turn into an act done for Allah?
  3. What small, sincere deed might be hidden in an ordinary day?
Where it was given

The masjids

Collins Musallah1600 N Plano Rd #200, Richardson, TX 75081Islamic Association of North Texas840 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX 75081Jumu'ah 1:15 PM and 2:15 PMKhateebAdeel ZarMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Collins Musallah58 khutbahs
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