Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 17, 2026.
Prepare for Ramadan during Sha'ban
IFL · Muhammed Amir
“Fast during this month and train your children so they reach Ramadan prepared and strong.”
In one sentence
Sha'ban should be used to prepare for Ramadan through fasting, Qur'an recitation, spiritual purification, reconciliation, and family training.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Presents Sha'ban as a neglected month when deeds are raised.
- Encourages fasting and training children to prepare for Ramadan.
- Urges daily Qur'an recitation and reviewing fasting rules.
- Emphasizes a sound heart free from shirk, hatred, and rancor.
- Calls for maintaining kinship and forgiving those who caused harm.
- Concludes with prayers to reach Ramadan in strong spiritual condition.
Try this week
Fast regularly in Sha'ban, following the Prophet's example.
Train children to fast so they enter Ramadan prepared and strong.
Maintain a daily portion of Qur'an recitation.
Review fasting rules and etiquette, fulfilling obligations and avoiding prohibitions.
Purify the heart before Ramadan by maintaining kinship and forgiving those who caused harm.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sunan Ibn MajahUsed to teach that mid-Sha'ban forgiveness excludes the polytheist and the one harboring hatred.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“therefore strive and struggle may Allah guide you all to follow his example fast during this month and train your children so they reach Ramadan prepared and strong”
Where it was given
The masjid
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