Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.
Plan for Ramadan and trust Allah
“Make an intention that this Ramadan is not going to be the same.”
In one sentence
People should plan and work diligently while remembering that Allah controls outcomes, trusting His decree and preparing spiritually for Ramadan.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Challenges the belief that success comes solely from personal effort through Qarun’s story.
- Explains that reliance on Allah does not eliminate planning or preparation.
- Uses Surah al-Kahf and life’s disappointments to teach trust in Allah’s decree.
- Encourages spiritual preparation for Ramadan alongside practical food preparation.
- Recommends reducing distractions, increasing beneficial learning, attending Fajr, and making Ramadan transformative.
Try this week
Review your schedule before Ramadan and replace less beneficial activities with beneficial ones.
Reduce screen time, such as watching fewer episodes, and use the time for Islamic learning.
Intend to attend Salatul Fajr at the masjid each day during Ramadan.
Prepare spiritually for Ramadan rather than focusing only on food and supplies.
Use Ramadan as a spiritual jumpstart for the rest of the year.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“And so the people learn a lesson that no, You cannot attribute your success only to yourself.”
“Make an intention that this Ramadan is not going to be the same.”
“Take this as a moment to kind of use as a jumpstart for the rest of the year.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that hard work and planning matter, but we never control outcomes completely; Allah does. Qarun’s story warns against treating success as something we made entirely by ourselves. When life disappoints us, the speaker encourages trust in Allah’s wisdom and contentment with His decree. As Ramadan approaches, we should prepare spiritually as well as buying food: reduce distractions, add beneficial learning and worship, and aim for a Ramadan that renews the rest of the year.
- What is one plan you have, and how can you leave room for Allah’s decree?
- What could you reduce or replace to prepare your heart for Ramadan?
- What would make this Ramadan different from simply going hungry?
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