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The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.

Love Jesus and prepare for Ramadan

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“When the month of Ramadan comes around, we are going to be ready to achieve something that we have never achieved before in our lives.”

The khateeb, at 20:30

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In one sentence

Muslims should affirm their love and proper reverence for Jesus, avoid religious assimilation, and begin purposeful spiritual preparation for Ramadan.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains Islamic reverence for Isa ibn Maryam and Maryam.
  2. Urges Muslims to oppose mockery of Jesus while rejecting his divinization.
  3. Rejects participation in Christmas celebrations and emphasizes Muslim distinctiveness.
  4. Connects meaningful celebration with worship, purpose, and the two Eids.
  5. Uses Rajab, Sha'ban, and marathon training to urge early Ramadan preparation.
  6. Calls for concrete resolutions involving Quran, fasting, modesty, and resisting harmful desires.
Try this week
Avoid participating in Christmas celebrations or religious assimilation.
Learn and teach the family the Islamic calendar, including Rajab and Ramadan preparation.
Begin consistent Quran recitation or memorization before Ramadan.
Work now on fasting, lowering the gaze, and leaving harmful or addictive behavior.
Make purposeful resolutions for physical health while prioritizing preservation of iman.
Attend the announced youth workshops and qiyam night, bring children, support the masjid, and make dua for the critically ill man.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 51:56Argued that human beings and jinn were created to worship Allah.
Surah 103Explained that people are in loss unless they pursue faith, good deeds, truth, and patience.
Quran 57:21Encouraged believers to compete in seeking Allah’s forgiveness and reward.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you have true belief in Allah azzawajal, you will be proud to stand alone with that belief.”
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Play from 9:34
“the month of Rajab is where you start planting the seeds of your actions. And you water that through the month of Sha'ban.”
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“We need to make a firm resolution within our hearts that when the month of Ramadan comes around, we are going to be ready to achieve something that we have never achieved before in our lives.”
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Play from 20:30
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Muslims love and honor Isa, Jesus, and his mother Maryam, and encouraged us to explain that love to people around us. He emphasized honoring Isa as a prophet and servant of Allah while keeping our worship for Allah alone. He urged Muslims to avoid Christmas celebrations and to value Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as celebrations with a purpose rooted in faith. He also encouraged us to be confident in our beliefs when we feel pressure to fit in. Comparing Ramadan to a marathon, he reminded us to prepare early through steady habits such as reading Quran, working on self-control, and giving charity.

  1. What would you like a friend to understand about why Muslims love Isa and Maryam?
  2. What could we do together to make our next Eid feel more meaningful?
  3. What small step could our family take this week to prepare for Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

North Austin Muslim Community Center11900 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753Jumu'ah 12:15 PM · 1:30 PM · 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at NAMCC77 khutbahs
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