Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 14, 2026.
Ramadan fasting can grow your taqwa
“You apply the Quran in your life.”
In one sentence
Ramadan is a special opportunity to develop taqwa and seek Allah’s forgiveness through fasting, prayer, Quranic practice, honoring parents, repairing relationships, and sincere supplication.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Connect Ramadan fasting with taqwa, obedience, and applying the Quran in daily life.
- Explain forgiveness through repentance, following the Prophet, and honoring parents.
- Emphasize Ramadan’s blessings, multiplied rewards, and the uncertainty of reaching it.
- Present fasting, night prayer, and Laylat al-Qadr as opportunities for forgiveness.
- Encourage leaving bad habits and using moments before iftar and between prayers for dua.
- Conclude with prayers for forgiveness, protection from the Fire, family blessings, and suffering communities.
Try this week
Prepare spiritually for Ramadan by seeking forgiveness and leaving bad habits.
Apply Quranic teachings rather than only reading them.
Repair relationships with parents and other good people in your life.
Fast Ramadan with faith and sincere hope for Allah’s reward.
Perform night prayers and seek Laylat al-Qadr.
Make dua before breaking the fast and between adhan and iqamah.
Teach children to fast gradually and understand their religious responsibilities.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“you apply the Quran in your life you're not just reading the Quran and ignoring the ahkam or the rulings or the meanings of the ayat”
“one of your goals is not just to get ready for fasting and for Ramadan for Siyam for Qiyam but also to fix their relationships with the good ones around you in your life”
“do not waste this time by having a conversation with the person next to you but have a conversation with the one who is going to forgive you seek Jannah al-firdaus”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is a special chance to grow closer to Allah and seek His forgiveness. Taqwa means remembering Allah and letting the Quran guide our choices, not just reading it. We can prepare through fasting, night prayer, dua, following the Prophet, honoring our parents, and repairing relationships. The time before iftar and between prayers can become quiet moments to ask Allah for what we need. We should also remember that reaching Ramadan is a blessing and pray for families and people suffering around the world.
- What is one good habit you want to build during Ramadan?
- How could we make a parent or family member feel more respected this week?
- What would you ask Allah for before iftar?
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