Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 28, 2026.
Ramadan ends but worship must continue
“You bounce back to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
In one sentence
Ramadan’s spiritual gains should continue through reliance on Allah, sustainable worship, prompt repentance, steadfast prayer, and enduring taqwa.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Ramadan ends, but worship and the Lord of Ramadan remain.
- Steadfastness comes from Allah, so believers should seek His guidance and help.
- Post-Ramadan ups and downs are expected; sustainable worship and the six days of Shawwal are encouraged.
- Sin is expected, but believers must not surrender; they should repent and follow bad deeds with good ones.
- Salah is the foundation of faith, while remembrance of Allah preserves taqwa and protects from wrongdoing.
- The khutbah closes with supplications for forgiveness, steadfastness, and relief for Gaza and Palestine.
Try this week
Ask Allah regularly for steadfastness and a heart firm upon His religion.
Protect the five daily prayers and perform them on time.
Choose sustainable worship, including regular qiyam and fasting the six days of Shawwal.
When you sin or fall short, repent quickly and follow the bad deed with a good deed.
Remember Allah and avoid prohibited behaviors, addictions, and other forms of wrongdoing.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 28:56Used to argue that guidance and steadfastness ultimately come from Allah.
Surah 1Used to emphasize worshiping Allah and seeking His help.
Jami` at-TirmidhiThe Prophet’s frequent supplication asks Allah to keep the heart firm upon His religion.
Sahih MuslimUsed to explain that hearts are under Allah’s control and that complete steadfastness is difficult.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to encourage consistent deeds, even when they are small.
Quran 29:45Used to show that prayer restrains indecency and wrongdoing.
Quran 2:152Used to explain the significance of remembering Allah and being remembered by Him.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“guidance and steadfastness is from Allah and is not because of your fasting or not because of your qiyam”
“you will stumble after ramadan but you know what's most important here that you bounce back to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan has ended, but our relationship with Allah continues all year. Staying steady begins with relying on Allah and asking Him to keep our hearts firm. We may have ups and downs after Ramadan, so we should choose worship we can sustain while keeping up with our prayers. When we make mistakes, we can seek forgiveness, follow a bad deed with a good one, and return to Allah without giving up. Prayer and remembering Allah help us carry Ramadan’s taqwa into everyday life by staying mindful of Him and our choices.
- What is one Ramadan habit you would like to keep, and what would help you continue it?
- When you make a mistake, what good action could help you take a step back toward Allah?
- How could our family help each other make time for prayer?
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