11:34 If you keep these…21:07 So, we as believers…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 14, 2026.

Prepare for Ramadan by changing now

Al-Tawheed

“We have to keep ourselves accountable, and we have to encourage one another.”

The khateeb, at 21:07

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In one sentence

To benefit fully from Ramadan, Muslims should begin now by resisting Shaytan's distractions, sacrificing harmful habits and grudges, and building consistent worship with hope and accountability.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Identifies Shaytan's pre-Ramadan traps: distraction, conflict, delayed generosity, and weakened intentions.
  2. Warns against family conflict, careless oaths, technology overuse, and lingering grudges.
  3. Counters despair and procrastination by urging repentance, Quran reading, and habit change before Ramadan.
  4. Encourages treating Shaytan as an enemy, practicing remembrance, self-accountability, and mutual encouragement.
  5. Explains that children's fasting is training rather than an obligation before puberty, using creative encouragement.
  6. Answers questions about fasting, marital intimacy, miswak, travelers, sickness, and eating disorders, then shares mosque announcements.
Try this week
Begin daily Quran reading immediately, even half a page, preferably from a physical copy.
Repent and change harmful habits before Ramadan; reduce unnecessary screen time now.
Forgive and overlook minor wrongs, address family conflict early, and avoid careless oaths invoking Allah's name.
Use istikhara for important decisions and avoid endlessly delaying suitable opportunities.
Practice morning and evening remembrance, seek refuge from Shaytan, maintain accountability, and encourage others in good.
Parents should gradually train prepubescent children to fast with creative, encouraging support.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you keep these things in your heart, it's going to pile up, it's going to have an effect on your own ibadah.”
Al-Tawheed · Kensington, NY
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“So, we as believers have to be aware. We have to catch ourselves. We have to stop ourselves. We have to keep ourselves accountable. And we have to encourage one another.”
Al-Tawheed · Kensington, NY
Play from 21:07
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that preparing for Ramadan includes caring for our relationships and paying attention to our habits. Small arguments, grudges, and too much time on our phones can distract us from worship and from one another. He encouraged us to forgive everyday hurts and never lose hope in Allah’s mercy because of past mistakes. We can begin doing good now, even with something as small as reading half a page of Quran, instead of waiting for Ramadan. As a family, we can encourage one another to use our time well and practice giving up things we desire for Allah’s sake.

  1. What could we do when a small disagreement starts getting bigger at home?
  2. What would you like to make time for by spending a little less time on a screen?
  3. What small good deed could we start together tonight?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Tawheed1013 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Tawheed18 khutbahs
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