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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 20, 2026.

Carry Ramadan's habits beyond the month

Al-Mustafa · Fathy

“You are Muslim and you can do it, you can avoid it, you can ignore it, don't even be close to it, just keep walking.”

The khateeb, at 17:25

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that reaching the next Ramadan safely requires carrying Ramadan's habits forward through Quran, fasting, prayer, service, and avoiding temptation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. A hadith frames daily prayers, Friday worship, and Ramadan as expiations for sins when major sins are avoided.
  2. The Prophet's straight-path illustration presents one route toward Allah and branching paths toward Shaytan.
  3. Listeners are urged to continue engaging with the Quran after Ramadan.
  4. The speaker recommends six days of Shawwal fasting, regular daily prayers, and helping people around them.
  5. He warns against temptation through doubts and desires and urges listeners to keep walking on the straight path.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for Ramadan's acceptance, Quranic steadfastness, repentance, forgiveness, and continued worship.
Try this week
Continue reading and engaging with the Quran after Ramadan.
Fast six days of Shawwal.
Maintain the five daily prayers and attend the masjid regularly.
Help people around you.
Avoid tempting situations, ignore sinful invitations, and keep moving toward Allah.
Practice sincere repentance and frequent istighfar.
Sources the khateeb cited
Musnad AhmadUsed as a map for following Allah's path and avoiding Shaytan's routes.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“A five daily break And Friday to the next Friday And from Ramadan to the next Ramadan It's erase all the sins As long as we avoid the major sins”
Al-Mustafa · Waterbury, CT
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“One straight path leading to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and the other will lead to disobeying Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Al-Mustafa · Waterbury, CT
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“yes you can do it you are Muslim and you can do it you can avoid it you can ignore it don't even be close to it just keep walking”
Al-Mustafa · Waterbury, CT
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that the path from Ramadan to the next Ramadan should be guided by Allah's straight path. It encourages continuing the Quran, fasting six days of Shawwal, guarding daily prayers, and helping people around us. The speaker reminds listeners that temptations come through doubts and desires, but Muslims can resist by keeping their distance and continuing forward. The message ends with hope, asking Allah to accept Ramadan and help us remain steady.

  1. What is one Ramadan habit you would like to keep this week?
  2. How can we help someone around us after Jumu'ah?
  3. What helps you walk away when something tempting appears?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Mustafa95 Schraffts Drive, Waterbury, CT 06705Jumu'ah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Mustafa40 khutbahs
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