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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 16, 2026.

Prepare for Ramadan before it begins

Al-Tawheed

“Simple achievable goals will change your Ramadan and make it the best Ramadan of your life.”

The khateeb, at 16:56

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In one sentence

Ramadan becomes transformative when believers prepare beforehand by strengthening the basics of prayer, fasting, Qur'an reading, and purposeful self-discipline.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Establishing the five daily prayers and regular Qur'an recitation as foundational obligations
  2. Emphasizing humility and personal willingness as necessary for real spiritual change
  3. Explaining that fasting, prayer, and Qur'an reading build taqwa beyond Ramadan
  4. Calling listeners to prepare during Sha'ban through simple, achievable goals
  5. Presenting reduced food, sleep, and speech as Ramadan training for greater clarity
  6. Closing with practical preparation advice and supplication for reaching Ramadan
Try this week
Prepare for Ramadan during Sha'ban rather than waiting for Ramadan to begin.
Fast during Sha'ban.
Give charity during Sha'ban.
Pray at night during Sha'ban, including two rak'ahs and witr.
Control anger and speech.
Read the Qur'an consistently.
Set simple, achievable Ramadan goals and rotate fasting, Qur'an reading, and night prayer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“real change doesn't come from powerful speeches it doesn't come from beautiful reminders it comes from every single person's individual willingness and decision to change for the better”
Al-Tawheed · Kensington, NY
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“simple achievable goals will change your Ramadan and make it the best Ramadan of your life simple achievable goals will change your life but you have to start from now”
Al-Tawheed · Kensington, NY
Play from 16:56
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is meant to change us, but that change begins with the basics: regular prayer, fasting, and reading the Qur'an. The khateeb encouraged us to prepare during Sha'ban by setting simple goals, controlling our anger and speech, praying at night, giving, and fasting. These practices are meant to build taqwa, a steady awareness of Allah that continues after Ramadan and shapes how we treat people. We should start now with achievable steps so Ramadan becomes a continuation of our growth, not a last-minute surprise.

  1. What is one small habit you could start before Ramadan?
  2. How can reading Qur'an or praying change the way we treat other people?
  3. What kind of speech or habit would you like to reduce during Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Tawheed1013 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Tawheed18 khutbahs
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