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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Ramadan is a chance to build taqwa

Daar-ul-Ehsaan

“I am determined, O Allah, to take advantage of this month.”

The khateeb, at 16:18

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In one sentence

Ramadan is an extraordinary divine opportunity to attain taqwa and forgiveness, so Muslims should prepare intentionally, guard their behavior, and maximize worship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Ramadan is presented as a precious gift, especially because Laylat al-Qadr surpasses a thousand months of worship.
  2. Fasting is connected to attaining taqwa, the best provision for the journey to the hereafter.
  3. Proper fasting requires guarding the tongue, eyes, ears, and other senses, not merely avoiding food and drink.
  4. Listeners are urged to plan ahead and discipline the nafs rather than wasting Ramadan on comfort and entertainment.
  5. The practical plan includes suhoor, tahajjud, congregational Isha, Taraweeh, and prioritizing the last ten nights.
  6. The khutbah closes by urging daily Quran recitation, completing one khatam, and seeking forgiveness.
Try this week
Make a sincere Ramadan plan and resolve not to waste the month.
Guard the senses by avoiding backbiting, forbidden sights, forbidden sounds, and other sins.
Wake for suhoor and pray at least two rakahs of tahajjud before Fajr.
Pray Isha in congregation and remain with the imam through Taraweeh, especially during the last ten nights.
Recite at least one juz of Quran daily and complete the Quran once during Ramadan.
Attend congregational prayers as much as possible.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 97Laylat al-Qadr is described as better than a thousand months of worship.
Surah 2Fasting is prescribed so believers may attain taqwa, which is also described as the best provision for the hereafter.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So if we don't have a plan, you know, Shaytan has a plan for us, the nafs has a plan for us.”
Daar-ul-Ehsaan · Bristol, CT
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“I am determined, O Allah, to take advantage of this month and pack this for my akhira, this taqwa, this supply that will last me for eternity”
Daar-ul-Ehsaan · Bristol, CT
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“First of all, number one, top priority is safeguard my senses, not just food and drink.”
Daar-ul-Ehsaan · Bristol, CT
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“The one successful is the one who tames the nafs, like a wild, you tame a wild horse.”
Daar-ul-Ehsaan · Bristol, CT
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is a precious gift from Allah and encouraged us to prepare for it with a sincere intention and a clear plan. He explained that fasting helps us grow in taqwa, being mindful of Allah, which prepares us for the next life. Fasting means more than going without food and drink; it also means protecting our speech, eyes, and ears from wrongdoing. He encouraged prayer in congregation, Taraweeh, a little extra prayer around suhoor, and regular Quran recitation with the aim of completing it during Ramadan. He highlighted the immense value of Laylatul Qadr and ended by praying that Allah accept our fasting and grant us forgiveness.

  1. How could we protect our words when we feel hungry or frustrated?
  2. Where could we make room for Quran reading in our family’s day?
Where it was given

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