The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.
Prepare for Ramadan by forgiving others
In one sentence
Because Rajab is a sacred month and Ramadan is approaching, believers should restrain from sin, prepare through worship, and cleanse their hearts by sincerely forgiving those who wronged them.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Rajab as one of the four sacred months through Surah al-Tawbah and prophetic clarification.
- Explains that sacred times amplify both rewards and consequences, urging restraint from sin during Rajab.
- Encourages concrete preparation for Ramadan through Quran, extra prayer, and intentional worship.
- Emphasizes forgiving those who wronged us to seek Allah’s forgiveness and avoid unresolved claims on Judgment Day.
- Recommends sincere dua for offenders and salawat upon the Prophet to soften the heart.
- Concludes by urging worshippers to enter Ramadan with purified, open hearts and offering supplications.
Try this week
Interrupt habitual sins during the remaining days of Rajab by remembering its sacredness.
Create a tangible Ramadan plan that includes more Quran recitation, extra prayers, and tahajjud.
Sincerely forgive people who have wronged you before leaving the mosque.
Make genuine dua for those who hurt you, wishing them health, iman, and goodness.
Send salawat upon the Prophet as a practice for softening the heart.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9Establishes twelve months, four sacred months, and commands believers not to wrong themselves in them.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“by virtue of them being sacred it is true the good that you do in them is amplified and hence there's an opportunity for all of us to make the most of this month of Rajab”
“don't leave this place don't leave the house of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala without sincerely forgiving all of those people that you feel like have wronged you forgive them”
“make dua for that person with your heart present in front of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and actually wishing good for them”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Rajab is one of Islam’s four sacred months, when we should be especially careful about our actions. With Ramadan approaching, we should make a real plan to increase Quran, prayer, and other worship. Preparing also means letting go of grudges and forgiving people who have hurt us, while hoping Allah forgives our own wrongs. Sincere dua for others and salawat upon the Prophet can help soften and cleanse our hearts. We should aim to enter Ramadan ready to receive its blessings with open hearts.
- What is one habit you want to interrupt before Ramadan?
- Who could you forgive or pray for this week?
- What worship practice would you like to include in your Ramadan plan?
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