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

Ramadan calls us to build taqwa

Al-Mu'min Mosque

“Taqwa is the combination of both the hope and the fear of Allah azza wa Jal.”

The khateeb, at 5:52

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be welcomed and maximized as an opportunity to develop taqwa through sincere worship, self-restraint, and avoidance of sin.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Introduces Ramadan as a precious opportunity and urges gratitude for reaching it.
  2. Defines fasting’s purpose as attaining taqwa, explained through hope and fear of Allah.
  3. Connects spiritual growth with effort, testing, and the private discipline of fasting.
  4. Warns that fasting loses value when paired with lying, cheating, gossip, backbiting, or arguments.
  5. Urges increased Quran recitation, charity, dhikr, qiyam, and other worship.
  6. Frames Ramadan as an honored guest requiring spiritual preparation and focused attention.
  7. Closes with encouragement to seek forgiveness, blessing, and acceptance throughout Ramadan.
Try this week
Increase fasting, prayer, and other good deeds before Ramadan begins.
Increase Quran recitation, nafl prayers, qiyam, charity, and dhikr during Ramadan.
Avoid lying, cheating, gossiping, backbiting, arguments, and other displeasing actions.
When provoked, say that you are fasting and disengage from the argument.
Treat Ramadan like an honored guest by preparing spiritually and giving it focused attention.
Make dua for Allah to accept your deeds and grant forgiveness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“taqwa is the combination of both the hope and the fear of Allah azza wa Jal.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 5:52
“And so the best way to prepare is to try to increase in good deeds before that month comes so that we can already have the ball rolling when Ramadan comes in.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 19:28
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is a precious opportunity to grow in taqwa, which means living with both hope in Allah’s mercy and fear of displeasing Him. We should prepare before it arrives by increasing prayer, fasting, Quran, and other good deeds, just as we prepare to welcome an honored guest. During the month, we should protect our fast by avoiding lying, cheating, gossip, backbiting, arguments, and other sins. Since we may not know whether this will be our last Ramadan, we should use its open doors of mercy to worship more, give charity, make dhikr, and ask Allah to accept our efforts.

  1. What good deed could we begin increasing before Ramadan arrives?
  2. How can we protect our fast from arguments and hurtful speech?
  3. Which worship habit would help us make the most of Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Mu'min Mosque3528 Westfield Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Mu'min Mosque44 khutbahs
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