Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 26, 2026.
Let Ramadan reshape your beliefs and priorities
“When I die, I will not be limited to my grave.”
In one sentence
Ramadan should let the Quran reshape a person's beliefs, priorities, skills, relationships, and role models so that life produces service and a lasting beneficial legacy.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Fasting is for taqwa, and Ramadan's free time should be filled with Quran rather than distractions.
- Regular Quran reading brings blessing in time and knowledge, but it should be pursued sustainably.
- Lasting change requires examining beliefs, priorities, skills, relationships, and role models.
- The bankrupt-person hadith reframes success around protecting others' rights rather than merely possessing wealth.
- Prayer, adhkar, good role models, and family care turn conviction into daily relationships and service.
- Mosques provide safety and community, so Muslims should support their upkeep before the khutbah closes in prayer.
Try this week
Set a sustainable daily Quran reading portion during Ramadan and use free time for Quran rather than shows, projects, or idle conversation.
Ask yourself five questions about your beliefs, priorities or interests, skills, relationships, and role models.
Maintain the prayers and morning and evening adhkar, using a reliable guide if needed.
Choose beneficial role models, send blessings upon the Prophet, and check on people who may need help.
Strengthen family and community ties and support the mosque's Ramadan needs.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:183Fasting is prescribed to cultivate taqwa.
Quran 2:185Ramadan is connected to the revelation of the Quran and Quran-centered practice.
Quran 9:18Maintaining and supporting mosques was tied to faith.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“When I die, I will not be limited to my grave.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is more than changing our eating and sleeping; it is a chance to become more mindful of Allah. The khateeb encouraged us to fill our free time with Quran and to make lasting change in our beliefs, priorities, skills, relationships, and role models. He reminded us that real success includes protecting people's rights, caring for family and neighbors, and leaving a beneficial legacy. Our mosques are places of safety and belonging, so we should strengthen them and the people around us.
- What is one small Quran habit we can try together this week?
- Who is someone we can check on or help before next Jumu'ah?
- What kind of person do we want to become through Ramadan?
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