Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 21, 2026.
Repent now and intensify worship before Ramadan ends
“There is always time to return to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala in worship and sincerity.”
In one sentence
Ramadan remains a powerful opportunity to repent, renew sincerity, and finish with intensified worship, especially during the last ten nights.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Allah’s mercy leaves every sinner a path back through sincere repentance.
- Each remaining day of Ramadan can become a new beginning and erase earlier shortcomings.
- Hadith stories warn against complacency, insincerity, temptation, and relying on uninformed religious advice.
- The final ten nights should be welcomed with focused worship and family participation.
- Listeners are urged to pursue prayer, Quran, i'tikaf, dua, and Laylat al-Qadr before Ramadan ends.
Try this week
Repent sincerely and leave persistent bad habits.
Treat each remaining Ramadan day as a fresh opportunity for worship.
Examine whether acts of worship are done for Allah or worldly recognition.
Ask religious questions of knowledgeable people.
Prepare for the last ten nights by avoiding distractions and wasting time.
Wake family members for worship, increase Quran recitation, make dua, and pursue i'tikaf where possible.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 39:53Used to emphasize that Allah forgives sins and believers should not despair of His mercy.
Quran 53:40Used to affirm that a person’s striving will be seen by Allah.
Quran 97:3Used to explain that Laylat al-Qadr is better than a thousand months.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“there is always time to return to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala in worship and sincerity and to leave off all of those bad things that we have done”
“this is the importance of sincerity in our religion this is the importance that every single action that we do that we ask ourselves are we doing it for Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“don't ever think what you have done in the past that the doors of Tawba will not be open for you rather you have to strive”
“don't get distracted don't get diverted don't allow anyone to waste your time do that which is pleasing to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Allah’s mercy is always open to people who sincerely repent. Even if Ramadan has not gone as hoped, every remaining day can become a fresh beginning. He warned us to worship Allah sincerely rather than seeking praise or worldly status. As the last ten nights approach, families should protect their time, pray together, read Quran, make dua, and seek Laylat al-Qadr. We should finish Ramadan with effort, humility, and hope in Allah’s forgiveness.
- What is one good habit you could begin during the remaining days of Ramadan?
- How can we help one another worship during the last ten nights?
- Why is it important to ask knowledgeable people religious questions?
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