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

Keep Ramadan’s gains with six fasts

Al-Madina · Ahfaz Ahmed

“The one who will fast 6 days then it's just like fasting the whole year.”

The khateeb, at 3:45

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In one sentence

Muslims should thank Allah for Ramadan, continue its spiritual gains through additional fasting, celebrate Eid within permissible limits, and observe Jumu'ah when Eid falls on Friday.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains Eid as gratitude for Ramadan's forgiveness and multiplied rewards.
  2. Connects Ramadan and six additional fasts with the reward of fasting an entire year.
  3. Uses the Aisha and Abu Bakr Eid report to support permissible celebration and joy.
  4. Recommends wholesome poetry, good dress, greetings, and happiness within Islamic limits.
  5. Discusses differing scholarly views on whether Jumu'ah remains obligatory when Eid falls on Friday.
  6. Closes with a prayer for correct understanding of the Quran.
Try this week
Thank Allah for completing Ramadan and observe Eid as an expression of gratitude.
Fast six additional days, preferably during Shawwal.
Wear good clothing, greet others warmly, and express permissible Eid joy.
Attend Jumu'ah when Eid falls on Friday, according to the sermon’s preferred scholarly position.
Keep Eid poetry or singing wholesome, permissible, and free from wrong teachings.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimCited the teaching that six fasts after Ramadan equal fasting the whole year.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Then Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala not only forgive them But Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala changed their bad deeds with the good deeds”
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“So Salatul Eid, Eid al-Fitr has been ordained to thank Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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“That the one who will fast 6 days Then it's just like fasting the whole year”
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“according to Imam Abu Hanifa Imam Malik Imam Shafi the Jummah is fard even on the Eid day”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb says Ramadan should end in gratitude because Allah rewards fasting generously and can transform bad deeds into good deeds. He encourages Muslims to add six fasts after Ramadan, preferably in Shawwal, because they carry the reward of fasting a full year. Eid should be joyful, with good clothing, greetings, wholesome poetry, and celebration within permissible limits. He also explains that scholars differ about Jumu'ah when Eid falls on Friday, while presenting the view that it remains obligatory. The overall message is to preserve Ramadan’s blessings while celebrating Eid thankfully and responsibly.

  1. What is one way we can show gratitude for Ramadan through our Eid behavior?
  2. Which six-day fasting plan would be realistic for our family?
  3. How can we celebrate joyfully while keeping our entertainment wholesome?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Madina Masjid1502 Woodlawn Dr, Suite #102, Baltimore, MD 21207Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:30 PM · Iqamah 2:00 PMKhateebAhfaz AhmedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Madina30 khutbahs
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