Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 6, 2026.
Ramadan can renew the ummah
“You could be the spark that the ummah needs.”
In one sentence
Ramadan should be used to return to and understand the Qur'an, build taqwa through disciplined self-change, and trust that individual transformation can renew families, communities, and the ummah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Ramadan is the month of the Qur'an and divine guidance.
- Understanding the Qur'an helps believers navigate misinformation and distinguish right from wrong.
- Fasting develops taqwa by teaching control over the nafs and harmful habits.
- Ramadan should reprioritize time toward worship, relationships, and community healing.
- Individual transformation, beginning with a few people, can produce wider social change.
- Small improvements and hope should replace despair about the ummah's future.
Try this week
Read the Qur'an during Ramadan and try to understand its guidance.
Use fasting discipline to confront one harmful habit or personal challenge.
Reduce time spent on television, social media, idle talk, and backbiting.
Prioritize relationships with Allah, one's spouse, children, and community.
Make small, continuous improvements and remain hopeful rather than despairing.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the Quran is a guidance for all of mankind and it is the only thing that distinguishes between right and wrong”
“the believer doesn't just go with the wind doesn't go with the flow they only do what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has told us and what the Prophet shallallahu alaihi wasalam has showed us”
“change does not come at the hands of the millions change comes at the hands of the few”
“you could be that person that the ummah needs you could be the spark that the ummah needs just continue to make yourself better”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is meant to bring us back to the Qur'an, not only to recite it but to understand its guidance for daily decisions. Fasting teaches us that we can control our desires, so we can also work on harmful habits and heal what has been damaged. The khateeb reminded us to spend less time on distractions and more time with Allah, our families, and our community. Even small personal changes can spread outward, so we should keep improving and remain hopeful instead of despairing.
- What is one Qur'an lesson you want to understand better this Ramadan?
- What distraction could our family reduce this week?
- What small change could make our home more peaceful?
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