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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 7, 2026.

Prepare your heart before Ramadan

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“Maybe this Ramadan will be the last Ramadan.”

The khateeb, at 22:36

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In one sentence

The khutbah urges Muslims to thank Allah for faith and worship, reconcile before Ramadan, and prepare through intention, repentance, Quran, prayer, and supplication.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Begins by praising Allah for tawhid, prayer, zakat, fasting, modesty, the qibla, and the Quran.
  2. Emphasizes loving Allah’s prescribed worship rather than merely performing it.
  3. Reflects on Sha'ban, forgiveness, reconciliation, and the need to prepare for Ramadan.
  4. Uses repentance and the death of a congregant to stress that Ramadan may be one’s last.
  5. Gives practical preparation steps involving intention, repentance, Quran, Laylat al-Qadr, qiyam, sleep, and daily family dua.
Try this week
Make a sincere intention now to fast and perform qiyam in Ramadan.
Repent from sins before Ramadan begins.
Reconcile with fellow Muslims and resolve grudges.
Increase Quran reading during Ramadan and seek Laylat al-Qadr.
Use sleep time wisely to make room for night prayer.
Recite one dua each day at Maghrib, individually or with family.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:153Used to teach that patience and prayer provide help.
Quran 9:103Used to explain that zakat purifies the heart from greed.
Quran 2:183-186Used to connect fasting with taqwa, Ramadan with the Quran, and Ramadan with supplication.
Surah 5Used to describe people whom Allah loves and who love Him.
Quran 33:35Used to highlight the qualities of believing men and women and Allah’s promised reward.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Love the tashari'ah of Allah. We have to love the shari'ah. We have to love. What Allah prescribed on us. We must love it. Not practice. But love it.”
ICH · Hawthorne, CA
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“So, prepare yourself for Ramadan. Maybe this Ramadan will be the last Ramadan.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us to thank Allah for faith, prayer, zakah, fasting, and the guidance of the Quran. He encouraged us to love these acts of worship and appreciate how they help our hearts grow. As Ramadan approaches, he called us to make sincere intentions, repent, and work to repair relationships. He reminded us that another Ramadan is a precious opportunity, sharing that a community member who attended last year had passed away. He encouraged us to spend more time with the Quran, pray at night, and make dua, including remembering and reciting a dua together as a family.

  1. What is one part of praying, fasting, or giving that you feel thankful for?
  2. What good deed would you like to make an intention to do this Ramadan?
  3. What would you like us to ask Allah for together at maghrib?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Hawthorne12209 Hawthorne Way, Hawthorne, CA 90250Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICH20 khutbahs
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