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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 7, 2026.

Ramadan fasting must build taqwa

Al-Ittehad · Yasser Kassem

“Stop lying, stop doing haram, stop raising a voice to the other people, stop saying ugly words.”

The khateeb, at 22:16

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In one sentence

Ramadan is a divinely privileged opportunity for salvation and forgiveness, but its fasting fulfills its purpose only when it builds taqwa through sincere worship, repentance, self-restraint, good manners, and communal prayer.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Presents Ramadan as a unique chance for Allah’s acceptance, freedom from the Fire, and eternal reward.
  2. Connects faith, righteous deeds, patience, reliance on Allah, and supportive Muslim community.
  3. Explains fasting’s obligation, exemptions for illness or travel, and purpose of cultivating taqwa.
  4. Teaches that fasting requires abandoning lies, haram actions, ugly speech, and angry shouting.
  5. Encourages Tarawih, congregational Isha and Fajr, and seeking Laylat al-Qadr in the final nights.
  6. Closes with guidance on praising Allah in dua and supplications for forgiveness and Paradise.
Try this week
Fast Ramadan sincerely while seeking Allah’s reward.
Stop lying and avoid haram actions, including backbiting, watching or consuming haram, and looking down on others.
Avoid ugly words and raising your voice; respond to provocation by saying, “I am fasting,” and walking away from conflict.
Pray Tarawih and seek Laylat al-Qadr during the final ten nights.
Pray Isha and Fajr in congregation.
Begin dua by praising and glorifying Allah, and repent sincerely from major sins with the intention not to return to them.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala make some days and nights better than others and Allah does what He wants”
Al-Ittehad · Vista, CA
Play from 4:44
“the reason for the fast is to break the self and to change the bad desires to be good desires”
Al-Ittehad · Vista, CA
Play from 20:15
“stop lying stop doing haram stop raising a voice to the other people stop saying ugly words”
Al-Ittehad · Vista, CA
Play from 22:16
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is a special opportunity to seek Allah’s forgiveness and freedom from the Fire. Fasting is meant to help us change our hearts and habits, including leaving lies, harmful actions, ugly words, and shouting. He encouraged us to be gentle with others and to walk away from arguments while remembering that we are fasting. He also stressed the value of good Muslim company and praying together. As a family, we can make time for worship, begin our duas with praise for Allah, and support one another in making sincere changes.

  1. What is one habit you would like fasting to help you improve?
  2. What could you say or do to stay calm when someone annoys you?
  3. How could our family help someone feel more welcome at the masjid?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Ittehad925 Anza Ave, Vista, CA 92084Jumu'ah 1:05 PM year-roundKhateebYasser KassemMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Ittehad42 khutbahs
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