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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 17, 2026.

Sha'ban prepares us for Ramadan

Masjid Ibrahim · Ghufran; Jibran

“If we fast now, we train our bodies for Ramadan.”

The khateeb, at 98:33

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In one sentence

Sha'ban is a neglected preparation month in which believers should gradually build Quran, fasting, prayer, and self-discipline before Ramadan.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Introduces Sha'ban as the month between Rajab and Ramadan and a time for preparation.
  2. Explains the Prophet's increased fasting because Sha'ban is neglected and deeds are raised during it.
  3. Presents Ramadan as performance and Sha'ban as practice, emphasizing gradual habit-building.
  4. Encourages voluntary fasting to prepare the body for Ramadan.
  5. Connects Salah with Isra wal-Mi'raj and urges improvement in obligatory and voluntary prayers.
  6. Calls listeners to purify speech, use time well, reconnect with the Quran, and implement habits immediately.
  7. Concludes by urging consistent preparation so Ramadan can be entered sincerely and productively.
Try this week
Read the Quran for five to ten minutes daily, even if only a few verses.
Fast on Mondays and Thursdays, or at least the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of the month.
Maintain the five daily prayers on time and add extra prayers, including Tahajjud or Nawafil, as able.
Reduce gossip and vain talk, replacing that time with dhikr or Quran reading.
Create and begin a Ramadan routine during Sha'ban, involving children and family where appropriate.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And then on the day of the game, that's where they perform. Ramadan is performance. Sha'ban is preparation. Sha'ban is practice.”
Masjid Ibrahim · Spring, TX
Play from 35:35
“If we fast now We train our bodies for Ramadan And we can do that by fasting on Monday and Thursday”
Masjid Ibrahim · Spring, TX
Play from 98:33
“The best of actions Are the ones who are done consistently Consistently even if they are small Because consistency is what builds our endurance Right?”
Masjid Ibrahim · Spring, TX
Play from 101:22
“If you find yourself gossiping Or engaging in vain talk You reduce that You may be instead Put that same amount of time to dhikr”
Masjid Ibrahim · Spring, TX
Play from 102:11
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Sha'ban is a bridge between Rajab and Ramadan, and it is a good time to prepare instead of waiting for Ramadan to change us. The khateeb encouraged us to build small, steady habits: reading Quran, fasting, protecting our speech, and improving our prayers. We should repair what is missing in our five daily prayers and add extra worship as we are able. The goal is to arrive in Ramadan with a routine already in place, so our worship can grow rather than collapse from sudden change. Even a few minutes or a few verses can become a meaningful connection with Allah when practiced consistently.

  1. What is one small Ramadan habit we can start practicing together now?
  2. When is it hardest for you to protect your words from gossip or vain talk?
  3. What helps you feel more connected during Salah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ibrahim5500 Farm to Market 2920, Spring, TX 77388Jumu'ah “1:30 PM”, “Jumu'ah”; “2:30 PM”, “Jumu'ah”ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ibrahim67 khutbahs
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