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Use Sha'ban to prepare for Ramadan

Masjid Uthman

“When we do ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, He is pleased.”

The khateeb, at 12:40

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In one sentence

Sha'ban, especially its fifteenth night, should be used to prepare for Ramadan through repentance, forgiveness, halal living, increased dua, fasting, and worship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Sha'ban as preparation for Ramadan and presents the virtue of its fifteenth night.
  2. Explains that forgiveness is promised broadly except for shirk and unresolved hatred.
  3. Explains conditions and possible outcomes of accepted dua, emphasizing halal food, wealth, and income.
  4. Connects fasting and worship in Sha'ban with the presentation of deeds to Allah.
  5. Explains names and reported virtues of the night, including visiting the deceased and increased supplication.
  6. Gives practical worship recommendations and lists ten categories of people warned against missing forgiveness without repentance.
Try this week
Keep food, money, and income halal and remove haram from one's life.
Increase dua during Sha'ban, especially on the fifteenth night.
Pray Isha and Fajr in congregation if possible.
Recite more Quran, perform more dhikr, and study with family.
Fast on the fifteenth day and increase voluntary fasting in Sha'ban.
Wake for tahajjud, make dua, and recite Quran.
Visit deceased loved ones and make dua for their forgiveness.
Remove grudges, repair family ties, and repent from persistent sins.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimThe story of a desperate traveler teaches that haram food and wealth can obstruct dua.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we should not lament, we should not say, Allah is not answering my duas.”
Masjid Uthman · Dunwoody, GA
Play from 11:33
“When we don't ask Allah, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is upset with us. When we do ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, He is pleased.”
Masjid Uthman · Dunwoody, GA
Play from 12:40
“Recite a little bit more Qur'an. Do a little bit more dhikr. Sit with the family and do ta'aleem, meaning reading from an Islamic book, encouraging goodness.”
Masjid Uthman · Dunwoody, GA
Play from 23:39
“But hating individuals is something that we're not supposed to do.”
Masjid Uthman · Dunwoody, GA
Play from 25:20
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah taught that Sha'ban is a time to prepare for Ramadan, especially through the fifteenth night. We were reminded to seek Allah's forgiveness by removing hatred, repairing family ties, repenting from sins, and keeping our food and wealth halal. Dua may be answered by receiving what we ask for, having a hardship removed, or receiving its reward in the Hereafter. The speaker encouraged extra Quran, dhikr, family learning, fasting, congregational prayer, tahajjud, and prayers for those who have passed away. The goal is to enter Ramadan with cleaner hearts and stronger worship.

  1. What is one dua you want to keep making, even if the answer looks different from what you expect?
  2. Which Sha'ban practice could our family do together this week?
  3. How can we repair a relationship or let go of a grudge?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Uthman11 Dunwoody Park South, Suite #165, Atlanta, GA 30338ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Uthman36 khutbahs
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