Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Build a lasting relationship with the Quran
“The best of deeds are those that are consistent even if they are small or even if they are few.”
In one sentence
Believers should prepare for Ramadan by gradually building a sustainable, understanding-based relationship with the Qur'an that continues throughout the year.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Frames Ramadan as an honored guest and explains its Qur'an-centered significance.
- Argues for preparing in Sha'ban rather than waiting for Ramadan, citing early Muslims.
- Explains that gradual preparation prevents burnout and builds year-round companionship with the Qur'an.
- Recommends a consistent daily portion, understanding through tafsir or translation, and living the Qur'an's teachings.
- Closes with dua for becoming companions of the Qur'an and for relief and victory for Muslims worldwide.
Try this week
Set a manageable daily Qur'an portion and complete it consistently.
Break the daily portion into smaller sessions if needed.
Use tafsir or a translation to understand what is being recited.
Implement the Qur'an's lessons in daily actions.
Make dua every day to become a companion of the Qur'an.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Identifies Ramadan as the month in which the Qur'an was revealed as guidance and criterion.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The month of Ramadan is the month of Qur'an. It is the golden opportunity for us to strengthen our relationship with the Qur'an.”
“the best of deeds are those that are consistent even if they are small or even if they are few”
“that we are not just mindlessly reciting the book of Allah but that we are actually understanding it's meanings and that we are actually living by it's teachings and implementing it's lessons into deeds”
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