Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 23, 2026.
Prepare your heart for Ramadan
In one sentence
The khateeb urges Muslims not to be heedless in Sha'ban but to prepare spiritually for Ramadan through fasting, reconciliation, charity, night prayer, repentance, and abundant salawat.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reassures worshippers that Allah protects them and urges trust in Him.
- Encourages abundant salawat on Friday and remembrance of Allah.
- Warns against heedlessness in Sha'ban and explains its neglected status and raised deeds.
- Uses planting, watering, and harvest imagery to frame Sha'ban as Ramadan preparation.
- Gives practical steps: fasting, reconciliation, charity, tahajjud, and seeking forgiveness.
- Closes with prayers for reaching Ramadan, forgiveness, blessings, and deceased Imam Mu'adh.
Try this week
Fast as much as possible during Sha'ban.
Reconcile with loved ones, friends, and neighbors.
Give sadaqah and feed needy and poor people.
Begin tahajjud now and practice waking for night prayer.
Seek Allah's forgiveness and say Astaghfirullah.
Send abundant salawat upon the Prophet on Fridays.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Recited in the opening and closing prayers.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Let's clean up. It is shaban and ramadhan is coming. Allahumma baligna ramadhan.”
“Spread peace. Reconcile between you and your loved ones. Between you and your friends. Between you and your neighbors.”
“Ask Allah to forgive you. Seek Allah's forgiveness. Allah will forgive.”
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