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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 20, 2026.

Ramadan calls us to worship before judgment

ICNVT · Abdul Wali

“We have time so we can ask for forgiveness of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 25:52

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In one sentence

Ramadan is a uniquely blessed opportunity to obey Allah through fasting, prayer, remembrance, repentance, and righteous action before the guaranteed Day of Judgment.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The imam urges worshippers to fill the front rows and describes the virtue of the first row.
  2. He contrasts guaranteed death and the everlasting Hereafter with worldly attachment, portraying life as an exam.
  3. He recalls warnings about neglecting parents, failing to send blessings on the Prophet, and missing Ramadan's forgiveness.
  4. He urges abundant shahada, istighfar, sincerity, and obedience to Allah's commands.
  5. He closes with reminders about mosque etiquette, service, generosity, and prayers for the community.
Try this week
Fast Ramadan unless excused by genuine illness or another valid reason.
Perform Tarawih and other voluntary worship during Ramadan.
Recite the shahada and istighfar abundantly, with sincerity and conscious understanding.
Arrive early, fill the front rows, close gaps, and keep heels aligned.
Turn off cell phones and keep children in suitable mosque rooms when needed.
Treat mosque volunteers respectfully, thank them, and keep them in your prayers.
Volunteer, donate toward iftar or Fitrana, and give generously during Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed and fasting is prescribed.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“only what we can take with us our good faith and iman in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala our belief and our actions”
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“so that's why my brothers and sisters this is the time we have time so we can ask for forgiveness of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan is a special month when the Quran was revealed and fasting is required. We should use it for prayer, Tarawih, remembrance of Allah, sincere repentance, and good character. Life is temporary, while the Hereafter lasts forever, so our actions now are like the work we submit before an exam. We should also care for our mosque community by respecting volunteers, helping where we can, and giving generously. Finally, we should remember people who have died, those who are sick, those seeking work, and anyone facing hardship in our duas.

  1. What is one good deed you can practice every day this Ramadan?
  2. How can we make someone serving at the mosque feel appreciated?
  3. If life is like a school, what are you learning through fasting?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Northern Virginia Trust4420 Shirley Gate Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030Jumu'ah 11:30 AM · 1:15 PM · 2:15 PMKhateebAbdul WaliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNVT108 khutbahs
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