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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 21, 2026.

Ramadan calls us back to Allah

ICOI · Mohammad Faqih

“You are a servant of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 19:03

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In one sentence

Ramadan is a divinely given opportunity to return to Allah with humility, sincere private worship, and compassionate care for others beyond busyness and comparison.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Human achievement does not remove dependence on Allah; humility and spiritual need unite the congregation.
  2. Ramadan interrupts busy lives and restores worship beyond career, productivity, and social status.
  3. Listeners are urged to choose one hidden act of worship and seek sincerity rather than compete.
  4. The khutbah calls for gentleness, support, and aligned hearts among worshippers.
  5. It closes with Umrah and Ramadan sponsorship invitations, prayers for al-Aqsa, and Qur’anic recitation.
Try this week
Choose one private act of worship for Ramadan, such as supplication, charity, prayer, repentance, abandoning a sin, or repairing a relationship.
Continue returning to Allah after Ramadan instead of treating worship as a seasonal routine.
Make supplication for others, be kind, and support people who may be facing unseen struggles.
Consider joining the community Umrah trip from March 27 through April 5.
Consider sponsoring Ramadan expenses at $100 per day through the displayed QR code or cards.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 35:15Human beings are described as completely dependent on Allah.
Quran 63:9Wealth and children must not distract believers from remembering Allah.
Quran 2:183-186The closing recitation presents fasting, Ramadan, ease, gratitude, and Allah’s nearness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“"Before you are a professional" "Before you are a volunteer" "Before you are a parent" "Before you are an attendee of the masjid" "On a regular basis" "Or a Friday attendee" "You are a servant of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala"”
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“"But sometimes our lives are full in a manner that is not healthy"”
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“"A private du'a" "A private charity" "A private prayer" "A private act of repentance" "A sin that you will finally leave" "A relationship that you will finally repair quietly"”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is a gift that calls us back to Allah and reminds us that we need Him, no matter how busy or accomplished we are. The goal is not to compete with other worshippers, but to worship sincerely and choose one private act that belongs only between us and Allah. We should be gentle with people at the masjid because the person beside us may be carrying a struggle we cannot see. The khutbah encouraged the community to keep returning to Allah after Ramadan and mentioned shared Umrah and support for Ramadan programs. It ended with prayers for forgiveness, unity, and Masjid al-Aqsa.

  1. What part of your life can Ramadan help you place back in its proper relationship with Allah?
  2. What private good deed could you do without telling anyone?
  3. How can our family be kinder to someone who may be struggling quietly?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Irvine2 Truman, Irvine, CA 92620Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 1:45 PMKhateebMohammad FaqihMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICOI69 khutbahs
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