11:40 The Quran is to free…16:59 You are personally…29:27 Because when you…76:09 This is a moment where…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 14, 2026.

Carry Ramadan’s Quran light all year

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“When you embrace the words of Allah, light will enter your life.”

The khateeb, at 29:27

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In one sentence

As Ramadan ends, Muslims should begin a year-round commitment to the Quran, accountability, and intensified worship so its light transforms personal and family life.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. The Quran is presented as liberation that calls people to think rather than blindly follow inherited ideologies.
  2. True faith restores direct accountability to Allah and warns of consequences, including Jahannam.
  3. Ramadan’s end should begin sustained Quranic struggle against desires, distractions, and oppression of the self.
  4. Embracing the Quran is described as bringing light, identity, purpose, and transformation.
  5. Listeners are urged to intensify worship in the final nights, seek Laylatul Qadr, and use fatigue as motivation.
  6. The Prophet’s example emphasizes focused worship, extra prayer, restraint, family encouragement, and Tahajjud.
  7. The congregation is encouraged to preserve Ramadan’s motivation throughout the year.
Try this week
Pay zakat al-Fitr at $15 per person before Eid.
Attend Tahajjud and suhoor, especially during the final nights of Ramadan.
Increase Quran recitation, extra prayers, dua, and efforts to seek Laylatul Qadr.
Encourage family members to worship and attend the masjid together.
Continue a steady Quran-centered practice after Ramadan rather than returning to old routines.
Arrive early for Eid prayer, use the shuttle and overflow parking, and avoid illegal parking.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The Quran is to free you. It's to grant your liberation.”
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“You are personally responsible. To answer Allah. For yourself.”
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“Because when you embrace the words of Allah, light will enter your life. Light will enter your heart and your identity and your purpose and why you're living will become clear.”
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“This is a moment where we need to, as they say, roll up our sleeves and become focused”
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Play from 76:09
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

This khutbah reminds us that Ramadan should begin a lasting relationship with the Quran, one that continues after Eid. The khateeb encourages us to think carefully and remember that each of us is responsible to Allah for our choices. He describes the Quran as a light that helps us understand our purpose and resist being ruled by our desires. He also urges us to make the most of Ramadan's remaining days by seeking Laylatul Qadr and renewing our effort in worship. Following the Prophet's example, we can encourage our family while also making time for our own quiet connection with Allah.

  1. What is one Ramadan habit you would like our family to keep after Eid?
  2. How could we help each other enjoy prayer or reading the Quran this week?
  3. When could you make a little quiet time to speak to Allah in dua?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of North East Valley12125 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · 1:30 PM · 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNEV40 khutbahs
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