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

Sha'ban prepares us for Ramadan

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“When you enter into the month of Ramadan, this should not be a shock for you when you start the first fasting.”

The khateeb, at 4:21

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In one sentence

Muslims should use Sha'ban as a deliberate training period through fasting, Quran, dua, and reducing distractions so Ramadan begins with readiness and sustained worship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Sha'ban as an overlooked month whose importance becomes clear through prophetic practice.
  2. Explains that the Prophet frequently fasted in Sha'ban because people neglect it and deeds are presented to Allah.
  3. Presents fasting as spiritual protection and practical preparation for Ramadan.
  4. Explains fasting guidance near Ramadan, including avoiding the final days unless it is an established habit.
  5. Encourages reducing social media, increasing Quran recitation, and preparing a dua list during Sha'ban.
  6. Closes with supplications, a funeral prayer, and community announcements.
Try this week
Fast during Sha'ban, using alternate days or Mondays and Thursdays if needed.
Avoid fasting the final one or two days before Ramadan unless maintaining an established fasting habit.
Reduce social media use during Sha'ban.
Build Quran-reading time gradually before Ramadan.
Make a list of duas and begin asking Allah for them during Sha'ban.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed for guidance about fasting until the fifteenth of Sha'ban and avoiding fasting afterward.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“When you enter into the month of Ramadan, this should not be a shock for you when you start the first fasting.”
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“this is the month your deeds goes to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. Your deeds are presented to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
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“how much time can you cut down from social media you have to do it in the month of Shaban”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Sha'ban is a training month that helps us prepare for Ramadan with purpose. The Prophet frequently fasted during Sha'ban, showing that preparation can make Ramadan feel less physically and spiritually difficult. We can practice by fasting appropriately, reducing distractions like social media, and building time for Quran. We should also make a list of important duas and begin asking Allah before Ramadan arrives. The goal is to enter Ramadan ready to worship with energy and focus.

  1. Which distraction would be hardest for you to reduce, and why?
  2. What is one dua you would like to begin making now?
Where it was given

The masjid

IAGD Masjid879 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307Jumu'ah Three Jumu'ahs · 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IAGD78 khutbahs
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