Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 20, 2026.
Fast Muharram for renewal and forgiveness
“Observe as much fasting as you are able.”
In one sentence
Muharram, especially fasting on Ashura with an adjacent day, offers Muslims a major opportunity for worship, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Muharram and cites Sahih Muslim on its excellence for voluntary fasting after Ramadan.
- Reviews recommended fasting practices, including the lunar white days, Dhul-Hijjah, and the first days of Muharram.
- Explains Ashura as the day Allah saved Musa and the Israelites from Pharaoh, and recommends fasting an adjacent day.
- Connects following Musa and Isa with following their original revealed teachings.
- Emphasizes Ashura’s promised expiation and urges listeners to fast according to their health and ability.
- Closes with prayers for personal renewal, peace, and relief for oppressed communities.
Try this week
Fast as many days of Muharram as health and ability allow.
Fast Ashura with the ninth day or the eleventh day.
At minimum, fast on the tenth of Muharram.
Use the new Hijri year as a turning point toward stronger faith, piety, and character.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimThe Prophet is quoted saying that the best fasting after Ramadan is fasting in Muharram.
Quran 6:151-153These verses are identified as containing the Ten Commandments, beginning with worshipping one God.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“This is opportunity Observe as much fasting as you are able This will be one of the best ibadah in Muharram in this month”
“My request to you guys If you are able Fast as many days As possible of Muharram”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Muharram is a special month for voluntary fasting. The speaker especially encourages fasting Ashura, the tenth day, together with the ninth or eleventh day. This practice is described as following the example of the Prophet and as a means of seeking forgiveness for the previous year. The sermon also presents the new Hijri year as a chance to become better Muslims, better people, and more faithful servants of Allah.
- Which day of Muharram would you most like to fast, and why?
- What is one change that could make this new year better than the last?
- What does becoming a better Muslim and better human look like in everyday life?
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