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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Ramadan forgiveness requires real change

ISNA Canada (ICC) · AbdelRahman Murphy

“The forgiveness of Allah is tied to how we treat each other in this life.”

The khateeb, at 15:54

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In one sentence

Ramadan’s special forgiveness is not automatic; believers become eligible through sincere repentance, daily istighfar, increased worship, consistent prayer, and forgiving others.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Ramadan’s special forgiveness and reward are linked to fasting, prayer, and changed behavior.
  2. Sincere repentance begins with recognizing overlooked sins and returning humbly to Allah.
  3. Daily istighfar is presented as a means of relief, openings in hardship, and unexpected provision.
  4. Believers should make Ramadan’s righteous deeds exceptional, especially prayer and wudu, and maintain that consistency beyond Eid.
  5. Abu Bakr’s response to the slander of Aisha illustrates forgiving others and releasing grudges.
  6. The closing emphasizes Allah’s continually available forgiveness for those who actively seek it.
Try this week
Acknowledge overlooked sins and sincerely repent to Allah.
Make daily istighfar a fixed Ramadan routine.
Increase righteous deeds so Ramadan worship differs from ordinary months.
Maintain prayer and wudu consistently beyond Ramadan.
Forgive others, overlook their mistakes, and release grudges.
Use each day and night to consciously seek Allah’s forgiveness rather than remaining distracted.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The month of Ramadan is different for those who change, who they are.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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“Make sure that not a single day of this month passes, except that we engage in istighfar.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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“We learn, SubhanAllah, that the forgiveness of Allah is tied to how we treat each other in this life.”
ISNA Canada (ICC) · Sheridan, ON
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is meant to change how we live, not simply change our meal schedule. We can begin by noticing mistakes we have overlooked, asking Allah sincerely for forgiveness, and making istighfar part of every day. The khutbah encourages us to increase good deeds, especially prayer and careful wudu, and to carry that consistency beyond Eid. It also reminds us to forgive people, release grudges, and hope that Allah will forgive us. Allah’s door of forgiveness is open day and night for those who turn to Him.

  1. What is one good habit you would like Ramadan to change in you?
  2. What does asking Allah for forgiveness look like in daily life?
  3. Why can forgiving someone be good for our hearts?
Where it was given

The masjid

ISNA Canada, Islamic Centre of Canada2200 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4Jumu'ah Two services · 1:00 PM, 3:00 PMKhateebAbdelRahman MurphyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ISNA Canada (ICC)124 khutbahs
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