Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.
Ramadan changes us through the Quran
In one sentence
Ramadan should be treated as a transformative Quran-centered opportunity by preparing deliberately, deepening one’s relationship with the Quran, and pursuing worship and self-improvement before the month begins.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- A companion’s dream illustrates the immense value of witnessing and using another Ramadan.
- The Quran, rather than fasting alone, is presented as Ramadan’s defining blessing and transformative center.
- Believers are warned that Ramadan can become a loss if they fail to prepare and engage the Quran meaningfully.
- The sermon explains that Ramadan helps overcome the nafs, with extraordinary rewards for fasting and worship.
- Listeners are urged to create personal and family Ramadan plans involving Quran, prayer, children, leave, and itikaf.
- The khutbah closes with specific Quran-study advice, administrative announcements, and prayers for Muslims facing hardship.
Try this week
Begin preparing for Ramadan before it starts, including controlling harmful habits.
Choose one substantial surah and study its translation and tafsir daily throughout Ramadan.
Set a personal goal for the number of Quran completions or khatams.
Create a family Ramadan plan covering Quran recitation, congregational prayer, children’s mosque visits, and other worship.
Consider taking annual leave during Ramadan and performing itikaf if possible.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 55Used to identify teaching the Quran as one of Allah’s earliest and greatest blessings.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The most strongest connection that the month of Ramadan has is not with fasting. It's not with a'takaaf. It's not with zakat.”
“the Qur'an changes a person, a time, a place. It changes everything once a person connects himself to it.”
“We can't wait till the first taraweeh. We need to prepare from now.”
“We need to make sure that we are controlling ourselves from now.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is special because Allah revealed the Quran in this month. The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan should change our relationship with the Quran, not just increase our routines of fasting and prayer. We should prepare before Ramadan by controlling our habits and making a plan for worship. Families can choose a surah to study, set Quran goals, pray together, involve children, and make time for extra worship. The goal is to leave Ramadan closer to Allah and changed for the better.
- What would a stronger relationship with the Quran look like for you this Ramadan?
- What could our family include in a shared Ramadan plan?
- Which habit would you like to improve before Ramadan begins?
Where it was given
The masjid
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