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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.

Sha'ban prepares us for Ramadan

ICF · Sajid Ali

“Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam in the month of Sha'ban would begin to prepare for the month of Ramadan, not wait until the month arrives.”

The khateeb, at 8:44

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In one sentence

Sha'ban should be treated as active spiritual preparation for Ramadan through fasting, worship, self-discipline, and repairing relationships.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Begins with gratitude to Allah and reflection on human dependence and purpose.
  2. Introduces Sha'ban as an often-neglected month before Ramadan and describes the Prophet's extensive fasting in it.
  3. Explains that fasting prepares the body and soul and allows deeds to be presented to Allah in a fasting state.
  4. Uses the narration about Nisf Sha'ban to stress divine forgiveness and warn against ill will, severed family ties, and disrespect toward parents.
  5. Urges listeners to prepare now, prioritize worship over food and sleep, and maximize Ramadan while they have the opportunity.
Try this week
Begin fasting in Sha'ban, according to one's ability, to prepare physically and spiritually for Ramadan.
Eat suhoor because it is a Sunnah that supports the worship of fasting.
Release ill will, preserve family ties, and treat harmful relationships in a healthy way rather than severing them.
Respect parents and use Ramadan primarily for worship instead of excessive food and sleep.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam in the month of Sha'ban would begin to prepare for the month of Ramadan, not wait until the month arrives.”
ICF · Frisco, TX
Play from 8:44
“It's as simple as that and it's as beautiful as that. It's as wholesome as that. And that's why it becomes so meaningful.”
ICF · Frisco, TX
Play from 13:40
“We don't get caught up in the anticipation of Ramadan just yet. We anticipate it in a substantial way, in a meaningful way.”
ICF · Frisco, TX
Play from 24:53
“The month is not meant for indulgence of food and sleep. It's not meant for that.”
ICF · Frisco, TX
Play from 26:11
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Sha'ban is a month to prepare our hearts, bodies, and routines for Ramadan. The khutbah explains that the Prophet fasted more in Sha'ban because deeds are presented to Allah and because preparation helps us enter Ramadan ready. Fasting is not mainly about health benefits; it is an act of obedience and devotion to Allah. We should also let go of ill will, protect family ties, respect our parents, eat suhoor, and use Ramadan for worship instead of excessive food and sleep.

  1. What is one small way you could prepare for Ramadan before it begins?
  2. Why is fasting about obeying Allah, not only about health or hunger?
  3. How can our family repair a relationship or show more respect this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Frisco11137 Frisco St, Frisco, TX 75033Jumu'ah 12:45 PM, 1:35 PM and 2:25 PMKhateebSajid AliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICF83 khutbahs
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