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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 3, 2026.

Prepare now for Ramadan's busy season

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“The primary objective of Ramadan is actually the Quran.”

The khateeb, at 20:37

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be welcomed as the believer's spiritually productive season, so preparation must begin now through Quran engagement, disciplined worship, family planning, and purposeful action.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ramadan is approaching, and believers should replace procrastination and intimidation with excitement.
  2. Ramadan is the believer's busy season, whose multiplied worship should sustain spiritual life throughout the year.
  3. Preparation begins in Sha'ban through fasting, family planning, home routines, prayer, and Quran practice.
  4. The Quran is Ramadan's primary objective, while fasting trains taqwa so believers can benefit from its guidance.
  5. Ramadan should be a month of action and impact, doing more with less and supporting the ummah.
Try this week
Begin preparing for Ramadan immediately rather than waiting for the crescent.
Hold a family planning meeting tonight with a spouse or household.
Decorate the home and discuss family schedules and Ramadan routines.
Shop for groceries in advance to reduce distractions during Ramadan.
Start a voluntary fast on Monday or Thursday as preparation.
Practice extended dua or worship with a timed session, and resume Quran reading.
Support the masjid, its construction projects, and beneficial causes within one's capacity.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:183Fasting is prescribed so believers may attain taqwa.
Quran 2:185Ramadan is identified as the month in which the Quran was revealed.
Quran 2:2The Quran is guidance for the muttaqin, linking taqwa to benefiting from revelation.
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to stress the unparalleled value of each Ramadan fast.
Sahih al-BukhariAn Umrah performed in Ramadan is described as like Hajj with the Prophet.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ramadan is the busy season of the believer that is supposed to sustain us for the rest of the year.”
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“Just have the initial meeting tonight with your spouse, with your family. What are we doing? What's the plan?”
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“The primary objective of Ramadan is actually the Quran. This is a philosophy of Ramadan that is lost on many Muslims.”
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“You can do more with less. That was the goal of Ramadan.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is coming soon, and we should welcome it with excitement instead of waiting until the last minute. The khateeb described it as the believer's busy season, a precious time whose worship can strengthen us for the rest of the year. Preparation should begin now through family planning, modest fasting practice, prayer, and a renewed relationship with the Quran, which he called Ramadan's primary objective. Fasting trains us in taqwa, or careful awareness of Allah, so we can benefit from the Quran's guidance. During Ramadan, we should keep moving toward good and look for meaningful ways to serve, support others, and make a real impact.

  1. What is one Ramadan habit you could begin practicing this week?
  2. How can our family make more time for the Quran during Ramadan?
  3. What good action could we take even when we have less energy or time?
Where it was given

The masjid

Maryam Islamic Center (New Territory Islamic Center)504 Sartartia Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77479Jumu'ah 1:30 PM khutbah / 2:00 PM salah & 3:15 PM khutbah / 3:45 PM salahArchiveAll khutbahs at Maryam Islamic Center63 khutbahs
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