Ramadan should change how we live
“You want to be on Allah's algorithm.”
Ramadan and the Qur'an renew the heart and restore believers to their fitrah, so Eid should begin a disciplined life of changed habits, vigilance, and service to the community.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Eid al-Fitr is presented as a rebirth and return to humanity's original fitrah.
- Ramadan's stages cleanse appetites, revive the heart, and prepare believers to receive the Qur'an.
- Ramadan is a beginning, requiring believers to abandon old habits and preserve their transformation.
- Young people are urged to reshape social-media algorithms, relationships, and digital influences.
- Renewed believers are called to remain vigilant and build community infrastructure for younger generations.
In the khateeb's words
“the Ramadan is not the end. It's the beginning. It's a new chapter. It's a new period. It's a new phase.”
“So die to those old habits. They have you handcuffed. That have you oppressed. That have you thinking that you're not good enough. That have you thinking about giving up.”
“You want to be on Allah's algorithm. You want to be on Allah's for you page. You want to be the front liner.”
For the dinner table
Imam Hanif described Ramadan as a time of renewal that helps us return to the good nature Allah gave us. He connected fasting, caring for our hearts, and receiving the Qur'an with growing in patience, seeking forgiveness, and changing our habits. He reminded us that the end of Ramadan is a beginning, and that our growth needs gentle care like a new life. When setbacks come, we can draw on the habits we practiced during the month and keep trying. He encouraged young people to choose online influences that support their renewed hearts, and he called on everyone to turn spiritual growth into practical support for the next generation.
- What is one Ramadan habit you would like our family to keep practicing together?
- What would you change about your online feed to help you become the person you want to be?
- What could our family do to help younger children feel supported in our community?
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