Use Ramadan's remaining days for worship
“The opportunities an individual can maximize in this month are only present in the month of Ramadan and not found elsewhere.”
Ramadan is a uniquely short and precious opportunity for forgiveness and reward, so believers should use its remaining days for worship, Qur'an, dua, generosity, and avoiding distractions.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Opening exhortations to taqwa, truthful speech, and attentive Jumu'ah listening.
- Ramadan’s limited days and unique conditions create exceptional avenues for forgiveness.
- Hadith-based opportunities include fasting, night prayer, Laylat al-Qadr, feeding fasting people, dua, and Qur'an.
- With twenty days left, listeners should reject Ramadan distractions and maximize worship today.
- Charity is part of seizing Ramadan, including support for drought-affected people in Somalia, followed by dua.
In the khateeb's words
“The actions, the opportunities an individual can maximize in this month are only present in the month of Ramadan and not found elsewhere.”
“But you are held accountable for today, and you are required to look forward for tomorrow.”
“These are not our wealth, these are some that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has entrusted us with.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan passes quickly, but we can still make good use of today even if we fell short earlier. He encouraged us to fast and pray with faith in Allah and hope for His reward. He described many opportunities for good, including making dua, engaging with the Qur'an, and helping provide iftar. He also urged us to protect our time from distractions that keep us from remembering Allah. Finally, he reminded us that our wealth is a trust from Allah and encouraged generosity, including helping people suffering from drought in Somalia.
- What is one good thing you would like to make time for tomorrow?
- How would you like our family to spend time with the Qur'an together?
- What could we share with someone who needs help this week?
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