Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.
Ramadan should lead to lasting taqwa
In one sentence
Ramadan should be treated as graduation into sustained taqwa, carried forward through prayer, Quran, charity, family care, and solidarity with the oppressed.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Celebrates Eid and Friday as doubled joy, including the fasting person's joy at breaking the fast and meeting Allah.
- Frames Ramadan as a university whose graduation degree is righteousness and taqwa.
- Calls listeners to preserve prayer, charity, family attention, generosity, and joy for people in need.
- Urges remembrance of oppressed and marginalized Muslims while trusting Allah's promised support.
- Encourages post-Ramadan continuity through six Shawwal fasts, increased effort, punctual Jumu'ah, sadaqa, and nightly Quran recitation.
- Closes with prayers for accepted worship, another Ramadan, and help for Muslims worldwide.
Try this week
Continue praying consistently and refuse to miss salah.
Fast six days in Shawwal.
Increase worship and charity by 20 percent, including giving sadaqa.
Arrive 20 minutes early for Jumu'ah if currently arriving late.
Recite at least ten Quranic verses every night.
Make Eid joyful for family members, sick people, those who lost partners, and people facing hardship.
Remember and pray for oppressed and marginalized Muslims.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used the fasting passage to frame Ramadan as guided training and gratitude.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Ramadan is like a university. And today, the eighth day, is a graduation date.”
“Let's move forward with Ramadan. not move on from Ramadan.”
“This is our life. Our life is in the Quran. This is our dignity. Our dignity and honor is in the Quran.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Br. Ahmed described Ramadan as a university and Eid as graduation, with taqwa as the degree. He encouraged us to carry Ramadan forward by keeping up prayer, Quran, charity, and care for family. He suggested small steps, including six fasts in Shawwal, arriving early for Jumu'ah, and reading ten verses each night. He also asked us to make Eid joyful for people who are sick, grieving, or struggling. While celebrating, we should remember oppressed and marginalized Muslims and ask Allah to guide and help the Ummah.
- Which Ramadan habit would you most like to keep, and how can we help each other?
- How can we make Eid happier for someone who may be lonely or struggling?
- What does it mean to carry Ramadan forward instead of simply moving on from it?
Keep listening
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