7:16 the test is after…25:02 please don't deprive…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 28, 2026.

Ramadan’s benefit is shown afterward

Al-Hidaya · Djafer Sebkhaoui

“The test is after Ramadan; how are we dealing with our life after Ramadan?”

The khateeb, at 7:16

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In one sentence

The benefit of Ramadan is proven after it ends: seek Allah’s acceptance, remain steadfast against temptation, and turn renewed spiritual energy into collective service for family, community, and society.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ramadan’s value is measured by post-Ramadan conduct, not atmosphere alone.
  2. Seek acceptance of deeds with hope and concern, continuing to make dua.
  3. Preserve Ramadan momentum through steadfast worship, phone discipline during Jumu’ah, and control of desires; fast six days of Shawwal.
  4. Recognize the community’s potential and its unfinished work nurturing children and youth and presenting Islam positively.
  5. Organize communal dawah through learning, volunteering time, money, and talents, using every profession as an ambassador for Islam.
Try this week
Keep making dua that Allah accepts your Ramadan worship.
Maintain good habits and steadfast worship after Ramadan.
Avoid phones, talking, and fidgeting during Jumu’ah; preferably leave the phone in the car.
Fast six days of Shawwal.
Learn Islam and help organize communal dawah.
Volunteer time, money, and talents to serve the community.
Represent Islam positively through your work, school, and everyday interactions.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the test is after Ramadan how are we dealing with our life after Ramadan will give us an indication how much we benefited from Ramadan”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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“please don't deprive the community from the blessings that Allah has given you”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
Play from 25:02
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan gives us spiritual energy, but the real test is how we live after it ends. We should ask Allah to accept our worship, keep practicing good habits, and resist distractions and desires. The khutbah reminded us that our community has many children and young people who need care, learning, and good examples. Every person can help by offering time, money, talents, or a positive example at work and school. When we work together sincerely, our Ramadan energy can benefit Muslims and the wider society.

  1. What good habit from Ramadan do you want to keep this week?
  2. Where could our family serve the mosque or community with our time or talents?
  3. How can we show Islam positively at school, work, or in our neighborhood?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Hidaya Center of Latham322 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:30 PMKhateebDjafer SebkhaouiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Hidaya53 khutbahs
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