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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.

Prepare for Ramadan with a pure heart

Masjid al-Husna

“Pure of heart is such a heart that is pious and pure with no sin, no injustice, no rancor, and no envy.”

The khateeb, at 13:22

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In one sentence

Prepare for Ramadan by purifying the heart from jealousy and grudges, practicing balanced worship, and making a concrete plan for repentance, prayer, Quran, charity, and reduced distraction.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Welcomes Ramadan as a month of forgiveness and Quran, urging spiritual and physical preparation.
  2. Presents heart purification, forgiveness, and freedom from jealousy as essential preparation.
  3. Uses Abdullah ibn Amr’s lessons to teach moderation and the spiritual value of forgiving others.
  4. Explains that the best people have pure hearts, sincere speech, love, and quickly resolved disputes.
  5. Urges balanced worship throughout the year rather than intense practice only during Ramadan.
  6. Offers a Ramadan plan involving repentance, disciplined fasting, qiyam, charity, congregational prayer, Quran, and less social media.
Try this week
Forgive others, remove jealousy, and reconcile disputes as soon as possible.
Make a Ramadan plan before the month begins.
Repent sincerely and ask Allah for forgiveness daily.
Fast with self-control over the tongue, eyes, body, and desires; avoid arguing.
Pray qiyam or Taraweeh and remain with the imam until the prayer ends.
Attend the five daily prayers in congregation when possible.
Give charity and support people suffering in Gaza and Sudan.
Read the Quran throughout Ramadan, or read its translation if unable to recite Arabic.
Reduce time spent on social media.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Identifies forgiving others as a quality of the people of Paradise.
Surah 15Supports worshipping Allah consistently until death rather than only during Ramadan.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the most important thing that if we remove that barrier that will help us a lot to get max benefit from the month of Ramadan and that is to clean our heart for others”
Masjid al-Husna · Buford, GA
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“I forgive every person I don't keep anything in my heart I forgive others only for the sake of Allah”
Masjid al-Husna · Buford, GA
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“pure of heart is such a heart that is pious and pure with no sin no injustice no rancor and no envy”
Masjid al-Husna · Buford, GA
Play from 13:22
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that preparing for Ramadan includes preparing our hearts by letting go of jealousy and forgiving others for Allah’s sake. He shared the story of a companion who forgave people before going to bed and did not envy the blessings Allah gave others. Our worship should help us become kinder, speak sincerely, and work to resolve disagreements. He also taught moderation, reminding us to care for our bodies and families and keep worship part of life beyond Ramadan. As Ramadan approaches, we can thank Allah for another opportunity and make a practical plan for repentance, prayer, Quran, charity, and using our time well.

  1. What could help you let go of a grudge before bedtime?
  2. When you feel jealous of someone, what could help you be happy for them?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid al-Husna3350 Ridge Rd, Buford, GA 30519Jumu'ah The first English khuṭbah/bayān begins at 2:00 PM; The second English khuṭbah/bayān begins at 2:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid al-Husna21 khutbahs
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