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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 14, 2026.

Ramadan trains us for what comes next

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“The best thing we can do is take advantage of Shahr Ramadan in order to be able to prepare ourselves for whatever comes next.”

The khateeb, at 40:51

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In one sentence

Ramadan reveals and develops believers’ spiritual potential through self-discipline, so they should carry its worship, personal preparation, and communal responsibility beyond the month.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reflects on 23 days of fasting, Quran recitation, supplication, and night prayer as evidence of spiritual change.
  2. Explains the locked shayateen as removal of waswasa, exposing the self’s desires, habits, and laziness.
  3. Uses Quranic parallels and Imam al-Sadiq’s teaching to present Ramadan worship as prophetic-level spiritual training.
  4. Illustrates ego-discipline through Ayatullah Borujerdi’s repentance and year-long fasting after losing his temper.
  5. Connects Ramadan preparation with Yawm al-Quds, Palestine, oppression, and changes in the global order.
  6. Urges continued worship, community participation, and readiness for hardship before Imam al-Mahdi’s appearance.
Try this week
Continue Ramadan practices after the month, including Quran recitation, night prayer, supplication, and disciplining the eyes, ears, and tongue.
Examine personal desires, habits, and laziness honestly, then take steps to discipline the self.
Use the remaining days of Ramadan to prepare spiritually for future responsibilities and hardship.
Attend the community’s Yawm al-Quds programs and treat participation as meaningful support for Palestine.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:172Shows believers being commanded to consume pure provisions and give thanks.
Quran 23:51Parallels the command to messengers, supporting equal spiritual expectations for believers.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the month of Ramadan gives us the opportunity to show ourselves what we can become.”
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“the only one left to fight is me, myself and I.”
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“The best thing we can do is take advantage of Shahr Ramadan in order to be able to prepare ourselves for whatever comes next.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan helps us discover how much we can grow through fasting, Quran, prayer, and time together as a community. He encouraged us to look honestly at our habits and see worship as a way to develop our character. By reflecting on the worship of the prophets and Ahlulbayt, he urged us to recognize our potential and keep practicing after Ramadan ends. He also told a story about a teacher who apologized after losing his temper, showing how spiritual growth includes making things right with others. In the second part, he called for ongoing concern for Palestinians and sincere preparation for Imam al-Mahdi through our hearts and actions, while making clear that no one can set the time of his appearance.

  1. What is something you managed to do this Ramadan that once felt difficult?
  2. When we lose our temper, what can we do to help make things right?
  3. Which Ramadan habit would you like our family to keep practicing together?
Where it was given

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