Prepare for Ramadan with urgency and purpose
“Those moments of hardship, of difficulty that you're choosing to go through for His sake, that you're pushing yourself for, there is khayr in that.”
Because life and time are uncertain, Muslims should approach Ramadan urgently and intentionally by building mindfulness through fasting and dua, finding blessing in hardship, and choosing companions who help them draw closer to Allah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Recounts a near-collision with a cow and introduces lessons from the experience.
- Urges urgency about limited time and intentional preparation for Ramadan.
- Explains fasting's purpose as mindfulness of Allah, including bringing personal grief to Allah through dua.
- Reframes Ramadan's hardship as a source of blessing and reward.
- Connects brotherhood and gratitude to choosing supportive friends who elevate worship and goals.
- Closes with prayers for reaching Ramadan, the oppressed, obedience, gratitude, and repentance.
In the khateeb's words
“but hopefully you will have done enough to earn Allah's mercy”
“complain to Allah about that and that will be a means of you being mindful of Allah”
“Those moments of hardship, of difficulty that you're choosing to go through for His sake, that you're pushing yourself for, there is khayr in that.”
“your support systems will help you win. That the people that you surround yourselves, the people that you choose to be around, they are the ones that will elevate you.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb shared a frightening van accident to remind us that life and time are never guaranteed. Ramadan should therefore be welcomed with urgency, preparation, and a desire to become more mindful of Allah. We can bring our sadness and problems to Allah through dua, and the hardships of fasting can carry great blessing and reward. Finally, good friends and supportive brothers and sisters can help us grow in worship and gratitude.
- What is one way you can prepare for Ramadan this week?
- What would you like to tell Allah in your dua?
- Which friends help you become a better Muslim?
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