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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 27, 2026.

Renew your ambition before Ramadan ends

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“I ask to be with you to be your companion in Jannah.”

The khateeb, at 7:29

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In one sentence

As Ramadan moves quickly, Muslims should renew their ambition for Allah and Paradise by prioritizing worship, taking accountability, choosing righteous company, seeking Allah’s help, and pursuing excellent deeds.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ramadan is passing, so believers should renew high ambitions and hasten toward Allah and Paradise.
  2. Stories of Rabi'ah ibn Ka'b and Abu Bakr illustrate lofty aspirations and excellence in worship.
  3. Righteous companionship and reliance on Allah help sustain ambitious worship.
  4. The action plan is to pursue beneficial deeds, seek Allah’s help, and recite a dua after every prayer.
  5. Ramadan generosity includes supporting the masjid’s utilities and upkeep.
Try this week
Reassess whether your effort toward Allah matches your effort in worldly pursuits.
Take personal account of your Ramadan worship and remaining nights.
Keep close company with people who remember Allah and encourage righteousness.
Strive intensely for beneficial deeds while asking Allah for help.
Recite the taught dua after every prayer for remembrance, gratitude, and excellent worship.
Consider contributing sadaqah toward the masjid’s utilities and upkeep.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:148Urges believers to hasten toward good deeds.
Quran 3:133Commands believers to hasten toward forgiveness and Paradise.
Quran 51:50Presents fleeing toward Allah as the proper spiritual response.
Quran 87:16-17Contrasts preference for worldly life with the better, lasting Hereafter.
Quran 18:28Supports keeping company with people who remember Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“I ask to be with you to be your companion in Jannah”
NICC · Dublin, OH
Play from 7:29
“it's not about quantity it is about the quality of your deeds that is what determines if your actions are going to be accepted”
NICC · Dublin, OH
Play from 20:56
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is moving quickly, so the khateeb encouraged us to raise our goals rather than let our worship slow down. He reminded us that our greatest ambition should be Allah’s forgiveness, Paradise, and closeness to Him, while honestly examining how we spend our time. We can strengthen that ambition by keeping company with people who remember Allah, striving for beneficial deeds, and asking Allah for help. After each prayer, we should ask Allah to help us remember Him, thank Him, and worship Him well. The khutbah also reminded us to be generous in Ramadan, including supporting the masjid’s needs.

  1. What is one worship goal you would like to raise before Ramadan ends?
  2. Who helps you remember Allah, and how can you be a better friend to others?
  3. What beneficial action can you do with Allah’s help this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Noor Islamic Cultural Center5001 Wilcox Road, Dublin, OH 43016Jumu'ah 1st (English) 12:00 PM · 2nd (English) 1:15 PM · 3rd (Arabic) 2:30 PM · 4th (Youth, English) 3:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at NICC84 khutbahs
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