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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 20, 2026.

Ramadan builds habits that last

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“When we disagree on something, we have to go back to Allah and His messenger and use the Quran as legislation.”

The khateeb, at 29:45

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be used to cultivate taqwa through consistent worship, living by the Quran, protecting others from harm, and carrying those habits beyond Ramadan.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The best Islam includes feeding the poor, spreading salaam, and keeping Muslims safe from one's tongue and hands.
  2. Allah multiplies good deeds, erases previous wrongs, and offers special mercy through Ramadan.
  3. Fasting aims to develop self-restraint, piety, and righteousness through sustained practice.
  4. Listeners should choose one good deed to practice consistently through the next Ramadan.
  5. The Quran must not be abandoned through neglecting belief, listening, learning, acting, recitation, memorization, reflection, or consultation.
  6. The khutbah closes with mutual love, forgiveness, and community announcements.
Try this week
Greet people with salaam, including people you do not know.
Keep other Muslims safe from your tongue and hands, choosing peaceful responses.
Choose one good deed or habit to practice consistently throughout Ramadan and continue until next Ramadan.
Listen to, learn, teach, recite, memorize, reflect on, and act upon the Quran.
Use the masjid's donation envelopes instead of handing loose cash directly to individuals.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimA Muslim's tongue and hands should not harm other Muslims.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Something that we can develop this month consistently and keep it going until next Ramadan.”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
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“When we disagree on something, we have to go back to Allah and His messenger and use the Quran as legislation.”
Community Mosque · Winston-Salem, NC
Play from 29:45
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan is a gift from Allah and a chance to become more pious and self-controlled. We should choose good habits that we can practice consistently, not only during Ramadan but throughout the year. The Quran should be believed, listened to, learned, recited, understood, remembered, and followed. We should also make sure people are safe from our words and actions. When disagreements arise, we should seek guidance from Allah and His Messenger and treat one another with kindness and forgiveness.

  1. What is one good habit you could practice every day this Ramadan and keep after Eid?
  2. What can you do when you feel like saying something unkind?
  3. How can the Quran help us make a difficult decision?
Where it was given

The masjid

Community Mosque of Winston Salem1419 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107Jumu'ah Adhan 1:30 PM · Khutbah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Community Mosque37 khutbahs
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