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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Hope in Ramadan requires worship

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“The people of hope do not rely on hope without action, but they don't act without hope either.”

The khateeb, at 10:23

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In one sentence

True hope in Allah during Ramadan's final nights must be joined to worship, repentance, humility, and concern that one's deeds are accepted.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames the final nights of Ramadan as a season of hopeful worship and Laylat al-Qadr.
  2. Distinguishes genuine hope accompanied by righteous action from lazy wishful thinking.
  3. Uses night prayer, the example of Ya'qub, and Allah's promises to encourage perseverance.
  4. Urges listeners to bid farewell to Ramadan with diligence, humility, and fear that deeds may not be accepted.
  5. Emphasizes tawhid, istighfar, sincere repentance, and supplication for Paradise and protection from the Fire.
  6. Closes with prayers for spiritual renewal, forgiveness, and justice and freedom for Palestine.
Try this week
Pray during the remaining nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights and Laylat al-Qadr.
Recite the Quran, remember Allah, affirm tawhid, and seek forgiveness frequently.
Make sincere repentance and do not plan to return to the sins being forgiven.
Ask Allah for Paradise and seek refuge from the Fire, especially while fasting and when breaking the fast.
Conclude Ramadan with good deeds and offer zakatul fitr.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 12
Surah 23Used the image of believers doing good while fearing that their deeds may not be accepted.
Surah 2Used the completion-of-Ramadan verse to connect worship with gratitude and glorifying Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The people of true hope are people of humility. They're people of worship.”
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“The people of hope do not rely on hope without action, but they don't act without hope either.”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb called the last days and nights of Ramadan nights of hope in Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. He reminded us that true hope goes together with action, including prayer, reading the Qur’an, gratitude, and sincerely seeking forgiveness. Through the story of Prophet Yaqub, he showed how someone can feel deep sadness and still keep hoping in Allah. As Ramadan comes to an end, he encouraged us to keep doing good and humbly ask Allah to accept our efforts. We can finish the month by remembering Allah, turning away from our mistakes, and asking for goodness in this life and the next.

  1. What is one action you could take this week to go with something you are asking Allah for?
  2. What blessing are you thankful for today, and how could you show that gratitude?
  3. What good habit from Ramadan would you like us to keep practicing together?
Where it was given

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Muslim Community Center East Bay5724 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94588ArchiveAll khutbahs at MCC East Bay71 khutbahs
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