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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 6, 2026.

Ramadan worship starts with sincere intent

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“Prepare ourselves spiritually, emotionally, and physically to inshallah be among the Al-Faizun.”

The khateeb, at 13:34

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In one sentence

As Ramadan approaches, Muslims should purify their intentions, release grudges, care for elders and vulnerable community members, and accept shared responsibility so their worship becomes sincere and their community lives as one.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses Surah al-Tawbah and the hadith of intentions to distinguish outwardly similar deeds by sincerity.
  2. Warns that grudges, pride, and refusal to reconcile can undermine Ramadan worship.
  3. Connects Surah al-Isra to honoring parents and caring for elderly or abandoned community members.
  4. Calls listeners to prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically and compete for Paradise.
  5. Expands responsibility to the whole Muslim community, urging solidarity beyond ethnic, tribal, and social divisions.
  6. Announces Ramadan childcare at MCC and asks the community to support those serving worshippers.
Try this week
Reconcile with people and release grudges before Ramadan.
Verify hadith authenticity before accepting or acting on a religious claim.
Honor and care for parents, elders, and abandoned community members.
Prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically for Ramadan.
Support Muslim children and families in the wider community.
Support the volunteers providing childcare during Ramadan prayers.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9Contrasts reluctant giving with charity offered sincerely for closeness to Allah.
Surah 17Teaches honoring parents and remembering their dependence and sacrifice.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Physically they do the same thing But what makes things different Is the what is the intention”
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“We need to really Think about it Educate ourselves Prepare ourselves Spiritually Emotionally And physically To inshallah Be among the Al-Faizun”
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“if we are Muslims if we are true Muslims the children of your Muslim brother is like your children and you are responsible”
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“the believers they are mutual respect and love and unity they are like one body”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Abdullahi reminded us that the reasons behind our actions matter: the same good deed can come from very different intentions. As Ramadan approaches, he urged us to prepare our hearts, let go of pride, and work toward reconciliation. He encouraged us to understand the purpose of worship instead of simply following familiar routines. Remembering how our parents cared for us can help us respond lovingly as they grow older, and our community also needs to care for elders who have no one to help them. He reminded us that we share responsibility for the community's children and should thank and support those who help others worship, including the Ramadan childcare volunteers.

  1. What intention could you bring to a good deed you do tomorrow?
  2. How could we help an older person feel cared for this week?
  3. Who helps our family pray or learn, and how could we thank them?
Where it was given

The masjid

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