Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 4, 2026.
Keep Ramadan's gains throughout life
“Allah is the Lord of all the months.”
In one sentence
Ramadan is training for lifelong taqwa, requiring Muslims to preserve its gains through gratitude, consistent worship, self-control, and righteous action until death.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The khutbah opens with Qur'anic calls to taqwa, unity, remembrance, and accountability.
- Ramadan fasting trains believers to control desires, resist Shaytan, and break harmful habits.
- Gratitude for reaching Ramadan should be expressed through remembrance, worship, and action.
- Believers should preserve Ramadan's gains through regular prayer, fasting, charity, and nightly worship.
- Steadfastness must continue throughout life, while sins and unchecked desires can veil the heart.
- The khutbah concludes that deeds must match words and that sincere service leads toward Jannah.
Try this week
Continue voluntary fasting on Mondays and Thursdays or three days each month.
Wake before Fajr for two rak'ahs and Witr.
Maintain the five daily prayers without delay and add voluntary prayers.
Give regular charity according to one's means, including Friday contributions.
Remember Allah during ordinary activities through tasbih and istighfar.
Align words with deeds by serving Allah and His creation.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“we have tasted the sweetness of iman we have reached the highest level of our iman we have reached 100% you don't want to demolish it and to go back to zero”
“Allah is the Lord of all the months the 12 months not only the month of Ramadan so after the month of Ramadan end make a habit for yourself”
“we don't know when we are dying we don't know if we are going to be able to make it to next Ramadan”
“the word doesn't mean anything the action should be the same with what you say the action has to be the same”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan taught us that we can control our desires and turn sincerely toward Allah. The khateeb urged us not to let that discipline disappear when Ramadan ends, but to keep regular prayer, fasting, charity, and remembrance. We should thank Allah for allowing us to reach Ramadan and ask Him to accept our deeds. Our faith should be visible in steady actions, especially when no one is watching. Small, consistent habits can help us remain on the straight path and prepare for Jannah.
- What Ramadan habit would you like to continue this week?
- How can we show gratitude to Allah through our actions?
- What is one way our deeds can match our words?
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