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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 21, 2026.

Fasting brings sincere worship and protection

ICCNY Stamford · Ahmed Deifalla

“When you observe fasting, you abstain from your routine.”

The khateeb, at 9:47

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In one sentence

Fasting in Ramadan is a uniquely sincere act of worship whose rewards include spiritual intercession and protection from Hell.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls believers to taqwa and highlights Ramadan’s exceptional rewards.
  2. Explains fasting as sincere sacrifice for Allah, including abstaining from lawful desires.
  3. Describes fasting and the Qur’an interceding for believers on Judgment Day.
  4. Urges regular Qur’an recitation, memorization review, and practical obedience.
  5. Emphasizes fasting’s protection from Hell and its promised distance from the Fire.
  6. Closes with repentance, praise, and prayers for blessing.
Try this week
Fast Ramadan sincerely for Allah, abstaining from food, drink, and lawful desires during the fast.
Read the Qur’an regularly, including daily recitation.
Review memorized Qur’an consistently so it is not forgotten.
Practice and follow the Qur’an’s meanings and commands rather than merely displaying it.
Repent to Allah and seek forgiveness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“there is nothing is equal or parallel to the fasting because when you observe fasting you abstain from your routine”
ICCNY Stamford · Stamford, CT
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“who fast one day because of Allah Allah will make a trench between him and the hill fire”
ICCNY Stamford · Stamford, CT
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is a special month and that fasting carries a great reward from Allah. When we leave our usual food and drink for Allah’s sake, we practice sincerity by doing something to please Him. He encouraged us to stay close to the Qur’an through regular reading, like keeping in touch with a dear friend. He also reminded us to put its teachings into practice in our lives. The khutbah offered hope that fasting and the Qur’an will intercede for us on the Day of Judgment and that fasting for Allah’s sake brings protection from the Fire.

  1. When you miss a favorite snack or drink while fasting, what could help you remember why you are fasting?
  2. What could our family do to make reading the Qur’an a regular part of our day?
  3. Which teaching from the Qur’an could we practice together this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Cultural Center of New York, Stamford1558 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06905Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAhmed DeifallaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCNY Stamford11 khutbahs
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