Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 27, 2025.
Prepare today for Ramadan's change
“Fast Monday and Thursday starting now.”
In one sentence
Ramadan is a major opportunity for personal change, so Muslims should begin preparing today with honest goals, realistic plans, worship, and generosity.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Ramadan success requires honesty about personal goals and a practical plan.
- Preparation should begin before Ramadan through fasting Mondays and Thursdays.
- Regular Qur’an reading should begin now because Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an.
- Generosity should be practiced year-round, including support for families in need.
- Starting immediately helps believers take full advantage of Ramadan’s opportunity for change.
Try this week
Choose one area to improve during Ramadan and create a realistic plan.
Begin fasting on Mondays and Thursdays before Ramadan.
Start reading the Qur'an today and maintain the habit year-round.
Give sadaqah whenever possible instead of waiting until Ramadan.
Donate to Sahaba Initiative to help feed families in need.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Fast Monday and Thursday starting now. In preparation for the month of Ramadan. Not only for our body, but our hearts as well.”
“If you really want Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to bless your wealth, give whenever it is you have the opportunity.”
“Because it is the greatest opportunity for change for us.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is a precious opportunity to grow, but we benefit only when we actively prepare and take hold of it. We should honestly choose what we want to improve, such as prayer, Qur'an reading, or becoming better family members, and make a realistic plan. The speaker encouraged beginning now by fasting Mondays and Thursdays, reading Qur'an regularly, and giving charity throughout the year. Starting today helps us enter Ramadan ready to benefit from its blessings and become better Muslims.
- What is one habit you would like to strengthen before Ramadan, and what is your first step?
- How might fasting or reading Qur'an before Ramadan help your heart feel ready?
- How can our family practice generosity this week?
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