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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.

Prepare for Ramadan as if it is your last

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“This Ramadan may be your last Ramadan.”

The khateeb, at 35:43

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In one sentence

Because Ramadan may be our last opportunity for forgiveness, believers should enter it sincerely, intensify worship and Quran recitation, practice generosity, and guard their behavior while seeking Laylatul Qadr.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Calls listeners to focus on their own deeds and accountability before Allah.
  2. Introduces Ramadan and Laylatul Qadr, urging worship throughout the last ten nights.
  3. Explains Ramadan as a month of Quran, generosity, community inclusion, and possible Umrah.
  4. Emphasizes sincere fasting and warns that sins can deprive worship of its reward.
  5. Suggests completing the Quran and learning Allah’s names as concrete Ramadan goals.
  6. Reminds listeners that time is limited, forgiveness is not guaranteed, and Paradise comes through Allah’s mercy.
  7. Closes by urging focus on fasting, prayer, Quran, self-control, and preparation for Ramadan as possibly the last.
Try this week
Seek Laylatul Qadr throughout the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Invite converts and people without family members to break the fast at your home.
Perform Umrah during Ramadan if you have the ability, time, and resources.
Aim to complete the Quran by reading five pages after each prayer.
Memorize at least three names of Allah along with their meanings and attributes.
Protect the fast by avoiding arguments, anger, sinful speech, and harmful listening.
Prepare mentally for Ramadan as though it may be your final Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to describe the Prophet’s exceptional generosity and Quran study with Jibreel during Ramadan.
Surah 23Used to portray righteous people as fearful and conscious of returning to Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If we can actually see our deeds, most of us would be shy. And so Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala gives us this month.”
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“During this month is a test for you. To see how generous you are. In your ibadah as well as in your giving.”
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“Be prepared. Prepare yourselves mentally. That this Ramadan may be your last Ramadan.”
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Play from 35:43
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is a precious opportunity to draw closer to Allah and seek His forgiveness. He encouraged us to look at our own deeds, bring more attention to prayer, and fast with sincere intention while avoiding sins and arguments. He called us to be generous, especially by welcoming people who may have no family with whom to break their fast. He suggested setting a regular Quran reading goal and learning Allah's names with their meanings. He also urged us to keep seeking Laylatul Qadr throughout the last ten nights and to value this Ramadan because another one is not guaranteed.

  1. Who could we invite to share iftar so they feel included and cared for?
  2. What small Quran reading goal could we work on together this Ramadan?
  3. When you feel annoyed while fasting, what could help you respond kindly?
Where it was given

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