Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 23, 2026.
Use Sha'ban to prepare for Ramadan
“Prepare yourself and make tawbah; ask Allah forgiveness and ask people forgiveness.”
In one sentence
The khutbah urges Muslims to use Sha'ban intentionally for repentance, reconciliation, fasting, Quran recitation, prayer, and planning so they enter Ramadan spiritually prepared.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Frames Sha'ban as an overlooked month of blessing and preparation for Ramadan.
- Urges repentance, seeking forgiveness, and repairing conflicts before the middle of Sha'ban.
- Recommends voluntary fasting, while cautioning about the doubtful day before Ramadan.
- Encourages renewed Quran recitation and increased night prayer.
- Calls listeners to write realistic worship goals and begin immediately.
- Closes with prayers for acceptance, oppressed Muslims, and communal justice.
Try this week
Repent and seek Allah's forgiveness.
Ask people for forgiveness and repair strained relationships.
Fast as much as possible in Sha'ban, especially Mondays, Thursdays, and the white days.
Avoid fasting the doubtful day before Ramadan unless it coincides with an established fasting habit.
Increase Quran recitation and night prayer.
Write down realistic fasting, Quran, and Qiyam goals and begin immediately.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sunan an-Nasa'iThe Prophet fasted frequently in Sha'ban because deeds are raised during the month.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“you should prepare yourself and make tawbah ask Allah forgiveness and ask people forgiveness Allah might forgive what's between you and Him but Allah will never forgive what's between others until others forgive”
“take a paper and pen and put something there and inshallah at the end of the month you'll be happy achieving the goal that you wrote it down and put it in the wall”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Sha'ban is a special month that many people overlook, and it helps prepare us for Ramadan. We can prepare by asking Allah for forgiveness and making peace with people we have hurt or argued with. The khateeb also encouraged fasting, reading more Quran, praying at night, and creating a realistic written plan. We should begin now rather than waiting for Ramadan to arrive. Every new day is a gift and another chance to grow closer to Allah.
- What is one small worship goal you could write down for Sha'ban?
- Who could you make peace with or show extra kindness to this week?
- What helps you remember that each morning is a new chance?
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