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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Carry Ramadan’s worship into the rest of life

Masjid ‘Eesa · Nouh Kawkab

“Ramadan represents our entire life if we live it properly.”

The khateeb, at 25:13

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In one sentence

The joy of Eid should inspire Muslims to carry Ramadan’s worship, ethical discipline, gratitude, family care, and concern for the oppressed into the rest of life in hope of eternal happiness.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Celebrates Eid as a joyful reward after Ramadan and thanks Allah for His blessings.
  2. Urges continued prayer, ethical discipline, repentance, and good deeds after Ramadan.
  3. Calls Muslims to embody Islam’s dignity and remain grateful for faith and guidance.
  4. Emphasizes loving, supporting, and strengthening the family as society’s foundation.
  5. Encourages dua and charitable support for Muslims facing hardship worldwide before closing with supplication.
Try this week
Continue the five daily prayers, preferably in the masjid.
Give zakat annually, fast Ramadan, avoid major sins, and continue Ramadan’s ethical discipline.
Make up shortcomings through extra good deeds and repentance.
Spend time, love, and money on family while strengthening family bonds.
Make dua for Muslims facing hardship and donate to projects helping them.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Recited during the Eid prayer as part of worship and guidance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ramadan represents our entire life if we live it properly.”
Masjid ‘Eesa · Hollis, NY
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“Religion is what makes our life feel good. Religion ennobles us. Religion gives us dignity.”
Masjid ‘Eesa · Hollis, NY
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“We want the real Eid in the hereafter. We want that real happiness.”
Masjid ‘Eesa · Hollis, NY
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“Concentrate on the family. Love the family. Spend time with the family. spend money on the family. Make sure you keep the family bonds strong, O Muslims.”
Masjid ‘Eesa · Hollis, NY
Play from 33:30
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Eid is a day of joy after a month in which we practiced worship, patience, and better character. The khateeb said Ramadan can teach us how to live our whole lives, and Eid points toward the lasting happiness Allah gives in the Hereafter. We should keep praying, avoiding major sins, making up for mistakes with good deeds, and carrying Ramadan’s discipline into ordinary days. We should especially care for our families by giving them time, love, and support. We should also remember Muslims facing hardship, pray for them, and share our blessings through helpful giving.

  1. What is one Ramadan habit you want to keep after Eid?
  2. How can we make our family feel extra loved today?
  3. How can we share our blessings with someone who is struggling?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid ‘Eesa ibn Maryam90-20 191st St, Hollis, NY 11423Jumu'ah 1:15 PMKhateebNouh KawkabMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid ‘Eesa62 khutbahs
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