Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Iman must grow beyond Ramadan
In one sentence
True iman begins with recognizing Allah’s sole power, then must be learned, strengthened through sincere obedience, and expressed in consistent worship beyond Ramadan and Jumu'ah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Prophetic guidance begins by teaching humanity to recognize Allah as the ultimate reality.
- Sincere belief in La ilaha illallah brings salvation and requires obedience to Allah’s prohibitions.
- Reliance on Allah means that benefit and harm occur only by His will, illustrated by Ibrahim’s rescue from the fire.
- Iman must be learned and deepened; Ramadan provides an opportunity to move from inherited Islam toward genuine belief.
- Believers should attend and populate the masjid, preserve Ramadan habits daily, and help children protect their iman.
- The khutbah concludes with mosque fundraising and announcements about communal iftars.
Try this week
Learn and strengthen iman, especially sincere belief in La ilaha illallah.
Avoid the haram and make a deliberate effort to obey Allah.
Attend and help populate the masjid regularly, including outside Ramadan and beyond Jumu'ah.
Continue beneficial Ramadan habits every day after Ramadan.
Parents should prioritize helping their children protect and strengthen their iman.
Support the masjid through participation and, as announced, financial contributions toward its needs.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 53:3-4The Prophet’s words are presented as revelation and guidance from Allah.
Quran 21:69Ibrahim’s reliance on Allah demonstrates faith under extreme trial.
Quran 49:14Entering Islam is distinguished from iman reaching the heart.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Only benefit can come to you And if all of humanity Was to benefit you And Allah intends harm for you No benefit can come to a person”
“Those who struggle Those who go from This journey Of being a Muslim All the way To being believers They make an effort To become believers These are the people Who were successful”
“whatever habits We're building Being in Ramadan Being in Jumma Inshallah We continue this On a daily basis”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us that real faith starts with knowing that Allah alone controls benefit and harm. Saying La ilaha illallah should show up in sincere obedience and staying away from what Allah forbids. Iman is something we learn and strengthen, and Ramadan gives us a special chance to grow. We can keep that growth alive by attending the masjid, serving our community, and carrying our Ramadan habits into every day. Parents were encouraged to help children see protecting their iman and serving the masjid as a priority.
- What is one Ramadan habit you would like our family to continue every day?
- What does relying on Allah look like when something difficult happens?
- How can our family help make the masjid a regular part of our lives?
Where it was given
The masjid
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