Begin reading the Quran before Ramadan
“If you have the book you have everything.”
As Ramadan approaches, Muslims should begin renewing their relationship with the Quran through deliberate reading, understanding, reflection, application, and sharing.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reminds listeners that Ramadan is approaching and emphasizes the Quran’s central importance.
- Urges beginning Quran reading before Ramadan and prioritizing understanding over speed.
- Uses conversion stories and Surah al-Tur to show how Quranic reflection changes hearts and answers fundamental questions.
- Contrasts material accumulation and digital distraction with the Quran’s lasting spiritual value.
- Highlights Quran memorizers in Gaza and argues that memorization must be joined with understanding and action.
- Calls listeners to embody and share the Quran, then closes with an announcement and prayers for oppressed communities.
In the khateeb's words
“we should have started we should never have stopped it should never have collected dust”
“Allah's speech is so perfect that it's perfection was 1400 years ago knowing that it would be sufficient for every generation until the day of judgment”
“without the book you have nothing and if you have the book you have everything”
For the dinner table
Imam Anwar reminded us that Ramadan is a special time to strengthen our relationship with the Qur'an, and that we can start preparing before it arrives. He encouraged us to read with attention and understanding, rather than making finishing our only goal. Memorizing is good, but we also need to reflect on the meaning and put it into practice. He pointed out that waiting for free time often leaves no time for the Qur'an, especially when our devices keep taking our attention. As a family, we can make regular time to read, talk about what we learn, and let it shape our actions as we share its message with others.
- What time in our family day could we set aside to read and talk about the Qur'an together?
- What is one thing you would like to understand better in the Qur'an?
- How could something we learn from the Qur'an help us be kinder this week?
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