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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Ramadan's gains must continue after Eid

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“I urge all of us to keep up that momentum in whatever capacity is possible.”

The khateeb, at 73:51

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In one sentence

Ramadan's real success is shown not by the intensity of one month alone but by sincerely carrying a sustainable portion of its fasting, prayer, Qur'an, and dua into the rest of life.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Thanks Allah for Ramadan's fasting, prayer, Qur'an recitation, and spiritual opportunities.
  2. Distinguishes performing worship from having it accepted, emphasizing sincerity, humility, and divine enabling.
  3. Warns against undoing Ramadan's gains and urges small, consistent acts after Eid.
  4. Recommends continuing night prayer, Qur'an recitation, fasting, dua, and companionship with people who encourage faith.
  5. Restates the post-Ramadan plan through three practices: fasting, Qur'an, and dua.
  6. Explains that dua is always beneficial because Allah may grant the request, avert harm, or reserve reward for the hereafter.
  7. Closes by urging effort, continued worship, and prayer for suffering believers.
Try this week
Continue a small portion of night prayer after Ramadan, even two rak'ahs between Isha and Fajr.
Read or listen to some Qur'an daily, scaling down to a page or an ayah if necessary.
Fast beyond Ramadan when able, such as six days of Shawwal, Mondays and Thursdays, or the middle three lunar days.
Make regular dua, including asking Allah to preserve the ability to worship and using the last third of the night when possible.
Stay close to people who remind you of Allah and take concrete effort rather than waiting passively.
Pray for relief and support for believers suffering around the world.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9The Tabuk example is used to argue that being enabled to worship is Allah's gift and choosing.
Surah 23Believers' fearful hearts after doing good deeds illustrate concern over acceptance, not just performance.
Surah 16The woman unraveling spun yarn illustrates how abandoning worship can undo Ramadan's gains.
Surah 51
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You have to do something. Put some effort and Allah will give you more.”
Al Aqsa Community · Plainfield, IL
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“That whatever momentum that we had in the month of Ramadan, I urge all of us to keep up that momentum in whatever capacity is possible.”
Al Aqsa Community · Plainfield, IL
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“The Qur'an is meant to be recited Or at least listen to, if you're unable to recite it, every single day of the year.”
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“There's no situation in which you lose when it comes to making dua.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan was a gift from Allah, and its purpose is not to disappear when Eid arrives. The speakers encouraged us to carry a small, steady piece of Ramadan into the rest of the year through fasting, Qur'an, prayer, and dua. We do not need to repeat Ramadan's full schedule; even an ayah, two rak'ahs, an occasional fast, or a heartfelt dua matters when done sincerely. Allah is near, hears our requests, and answers them with wisdom, so we should keep asking while making a real effort. We should also remember believers suffering around the world and ask Allah for their relief.

  1. What is one Ramadan habit you would like our family to keep?
  2. How can we make dua together during an ordinary week?
  3. What small act of worship feels manageable for you right now?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al Aqsa Community Center17940 S. Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586Jumu'ah 1st: 1:05 PM 2nd: 2:05 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al Aqsa Community37 khutbahs
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