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Let Ramadan prepare you for future trials

Abu Huraira · Ali al Barghouthi

“Ramadan is supposed to be a stage that sets you for what comes next and for that you must have a plan.”

The khateeb, at 11:31

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In one sentence

Ramadan should become a lasting program of Quran, prayer, and dua that equips Muslims to face war and other fitan with wisdom, justice, empathy, unity, and steadfastness.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Quran is described as a light that guides believers beyond Ramadan.
  2. Listeners are urged to create a post-Ramadan plan for daily Quran, timely salah, sunnan, and night prayer.
  3. The khutbah warns against worldly distraction and urges maintaining worship through future trials.
  4. Regarding the current war, Muslims should reject aggression, avoid wishing harm, and speak with justice and empathy.
  5. The speaker distinguishes governments from their populations and urges Muslims not to fragment or condemn one another.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for protection, provision, wisdom, steadfastness, and a good ending.
Try this week
Read a daily portion of the Quran.
Pray the obligatory salah on time.
Maintain the sunnan and continue night prayer, even three rak'ahs.
Continue making dua after Ramadan.
Speak about uncertain events with justice, compassion, and empathy.
Consult knowledgeable people before making influential public statements.
Avoid fragmenting Muslims and distinguish governments from ordinary people.
Prepare for future trials through Quran, worship, patience, and wisdom.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ramadan is supposed to be a stage that sets you for what comes next and for that you must have a plan”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 11:31
“because then when you need Allah you'll find Him right next to you then when you call on Allah you will find Him answering you”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 13:23
“we have to speak with justice and speak with compassion and empathy”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 17:32
“but we can control our dua we can control our tongues and we can look for the best outcome and hope for it”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 22:52
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Ramadan should prepare us for the rest of the year, not end our closeness to Allah. We are encouraged to keep a daily portion of Quran, pray on time, preserve some night prayer, and keep making dua. Speaking about war requires justice, compassion, empathy, and restraint, especially when we do not know all the facts. We should distinguish governments from ordinary people and avoid dividing Muslims while praying for protection and relief for those under attack. The goal is to become wise, patient, and a force for good when future trials arrive.

  1. What is one small worship habit you could keep after Ramadan?
  2. How can we talk kindly about people affected by war?
  3. What helps you stay calm and thoughtful when everyone around you is angry?
Where it was given

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