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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 13, 2026.

Return to Allah in Ramadan’s final nights

ISCJ · Faraz Khan

“The ones who make tawbah return back to Allah.”

The khateeb, at 6:05

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In one sentence

In Ramadan’s final nights, believers should return to Allah through repentance, worship, zakah, and gratitude while caring responsibly for their health and relationships.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls believers to taqwa, commitment, and heart-focused preparation for the afterlife.
  2. Recognizes Ramadan fatigue and honors families, children, seniors, and those worshiping despite hardship.
  3. Urges repentance and repeated forgiveness duas, especially while seeking Laylatul Qadr.
  4. Encourages night prayer, Quran, and dua while also seeking professional care for physical and mental health.
  5. Reminds listeners to fulfill zakah and zakat al-fitr before Eid prayer.
  6. Closes by urging prioritization of Allah, gratitude for blessings, and grateful speech toward family and supporters.
Try this week
Repeat the forgiveness dua, in Arabic or another language, especially while seeking Laylatul Qadr.
Spend the final nights in prayer, Quran recitation, and dua.
Care for mental and physical health while relying on Allah for healing.
Pay zakah when due and pay zakat al-fitr before Eid prayer.
Prioritize worship and verbally thank family members and people who provide support.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 98Used to connect religious commitment with prayer and zakah.
Surah 18The two-gardens story illustrated the danger of attributing blessings to oneself.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The best of those who make sins are the ones who make tawbah, return back to Allah.”
ISCJ · Monmouth Junction, NJ
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“We should take care of them. And just want the youngsters to know. It's not that we negate our mental health, our physical health.”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is a time to care for our hearts and renew our commitment to Allah, even when fasting and late nights leave us tired. We all make mistakes, and he encouraged us to return to Allah and ask for forgiveness, especially as we seek Laylatul Qadr. He described prayer and dua as a conversation with our Lord, while reminding us to take care of our mental and physical health. He also reminded us to fulfill our zakah obligations and give zakah al-fitr before the Eid prayer. Above all, he encouraged us to recognize our blessings as gifts from Allah and to thank the family members who care for us.

  1. What is something you would like to ask Allah for in your own words tonight?
  2. Who helped you today, and how could you thank them?
  3. What blessing did you enjoy today that you sometimes forget to notice?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Central Jersey4145 Route 1 South, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852Jumu'ah Jummah at 12:00 PM, 1:10 PM & 3:15 PMKhateebFaraz KhanMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ISCJ40 khutbahs
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