Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 21, 2026.
Carry Ramadan worship into the year
“Don't stop the process of goodness.”
In one sentence
Ramadan reconnects broken hearts with Allah and trains believers to carry worship, gratitude, family ties, and goodness into the next eleven months.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Ramadan is for reconnecting with Allah, especially for those who feel spiritually broken.
- Fasting trains the nafs and demonstrates that believers can exceed their perceived limits.
- Believers should finish Ramadan strongly and sustain worship after it ends.
- The Quran remains guidance after Ramadan, requiring practice rather than shelf storage.
- Eid should prioritize family, forgiveness, community, gratitude, and joyful celebration.
- Small ongoing acts of worship can preserve iman and prevent spiritual decline.
Try this week
Fast the six days of Shawwal.
Continue optional fasting on Mondays and Thursdays.
Keep reading the Quran and put its guidance into practice.
Continue charity, sadaqah, zakat, and support for the local mosque and community.
Maintain qiyam, salah, sunnah, and other voluntary worship.
Fast on the ninth and tenth, or tenth and eleventh, of Muharram.
Make Eid a family priority, take time off, and celebrate together.
Call or visit parents and relatives, seek forgiveness, and repair strained relationships.
Smile, exchange gifts and hugs, and strengthen community bonds.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:185Used to explain Ramadan, the Quran as guidance, ease, completion, and proclaiming Allah’s greatness.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Ramadan is meant for those who are broken hearted. It was meant for those who need to reconnect back with Allah .”
“do not let the final part of Ramadan be less than the beginning, for actions are judged by their endings.”
“The Quran is the guidance that we need while Ramadan might leave us.”
“Don't stop the process of Ibadah. Don't stop the process of Khair. Don't stop the process of goodness”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan was given not only to perfect people, but to anyone who needs to reconnect with Allah. The khateeb reminded us that the Quran is guidance for the months after Ramadan, so our worship should continue through prayer, charity, fasting, and good deeds. He encouraged us to make Eid joyful and important for our families, visit parents, call relatives, exchange forgiveness, and strengthen community ties. We should carry Ramadan’s momentum forward through small, steady acts of worship and gratitude.
- What is one Ramadan habit you want to keep?
- Who in our family should we call or visit during Eid?
- Which small act could boost your iman this week?
Keep listening
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