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

Put obligatory worship before extra Ramadan acts

Dallas Diyanet

“Your trust is always in Allah, not in your actions, not in yourself.”

The khateeb, at 14:19

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be approached with sincere reliance on Allah, prioritizing obligatory worship while seeking forgiveness through additional acts of devotion.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ramadan is presented as a defining opportunity to seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.
  2. Two hadiths illustrate the extraordinary value of reaching and worshipping through Ramadan.
  3. Sincerity and reliance on Allah matter more than trusting personal checklists or deeds.
  4. The speaker distinguishes hopeful action from passive wishing and warns against pride in worship.
  5. Obligatory acts, especially the five prayers and fasting, must come before voluntary night worship.
Try this week
Perform the five obligatory prayers on time, preferably in congregation.
Fast the days of Ramadan and fulfill other obligatory duties such as zakah.
Schedule Taraweeh, Tahajjud, Qiyam, and dhikr around the obligatory prayers.
Shorten late-night worship if necessary so that Fajr is not missed.
Act sincerely while asking Allah to accept the worship and forgive you.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“your trust is always in Allah, not in your actions, not in yourself.”
Dallas Diyanet · Richardson, TX
Play from 14:19
“The best that you can do for yourself is to choose something that pleases Allah. The rest is in Allah's hand.”
Dallas Diyanet · Richardson, TX
Play from 16:31
“The five prayers in the mosque. In jamaa. Is one of the most important and one of the things that pleases Allah the most.”
Dallas Diyanet · Richardson, TX
Play from 20:03
“Cut the night in half. So that you can pray Fajr on time in jamaa. Because this is your priority.”
Dallas Diyanet · Richardson, TX
Play from 20:40
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is a special opportunity to seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. The speaker reminds us that our good deeds matter, but we should never rely on our deeds instead of relying on Allah. We should act sincerely and hope that Allah accepts our worship, rather than simply wishing for forgiveness without effort. The five daily prayers and fasting come before voluntary practices, so night worship should never cause us to miss Fajr. Extra prayers, remembrance, and other good deeds are valuable ways to seek Allah’s mercy after fulfilling our obligations.

  1. What is one obligatory act we should protect first during Ramadan?
  2. How can we show that we rely on Allah while still making a sincere effort?
  3. How might we adjust our bedtime to protect Fajr?
Where it was given

The masjid

Dallas Diyanet Mosque1100 E Campbell Rd #100, Richardson, TX 75081ArchiveAll khutbahs at Dallas Diyanet31 khutbahs
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