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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 6, 2026.

Ramadan is a chance for excellence

London Muslim Mosque

“Incorporate tawbah and istighfar as a daily habit.”

The khateeb, at 16:28

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be approached as an empowering opportunity for spiritual and personal excellence, prepared for by making up missed fasts, practicing daily repentance, and building a meaningful Quran habit.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. A historical account of Khalid ibn al-Walid's Ramadan battle presents fasting as a source of strength.
  2. Ramadan is framed as an opportunity for excellence rather than reduced activity.
  3. Preparation begins with completing missed obligatory fasts before the next Ramadan.
  4. Daily tawbah and istighfar are recommended through prayer and morning-evening remembrance.
  5. Because Ramadan is the month of the Quran, listeners are urged to build reading momentum beforehand.
  6. Those who do not understand Arabic are urged to read a translation and basic explanation for deeper reflection.
Try this week
Make up missed obligatory Ramadan fasts before the next Ramadan when possible.
Practice daily tawbah and istighfar, including after each prayer and during morning and evening remembrance.
Begin reading and revising the Quran before Ramadan to build momentum.
If Arabic is not understood, read the Quran in English or another understood language and consult a basic explanation.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:183Fasting is connected to attaining taqwa.
Quran 2:185Ramadan is introduced through the revelation of the Quran, emphasizing its centrality.
Sahih MuslimThe Prophet sought Allah's forgiveness and turned to Him one hundred times daily.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if you have fasts that you have to make up this is the opportunity this is the time to do it the best time to do it inshaAllah”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
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“incorporate tawbah and istighfar as a daily habit as a daily habit”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is not meant to make us passive; it can give us strength, focus, and freedom from ordinary distractions. The khateeb asked us to prepare by making up missed fasts, returning to Allah through daily tawbah and istighfar, and building a Quran habit before the month begins. He reminded us that Ramadan is especially connected to the Quran, so we should read it regularly and seek its meaning. If Arabic is difficult, we should read a translation or explanation in a language we understand. The goal is to enter Ramadan with momentum so the month can transform us spiritually and in our daily lives.

  1. What is one way fasting could make us stronger?
  2. When could we make istighfar together each day?
  3. How can we prepare to understand the Quran better this Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

London Muslim Mosque151 Oxford St W, London, ON N6H 1S3Jumu'ah First prayer 12:00 PM · second prayer 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at London Muslim Mosque193 khutbahs
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