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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 13, 2026.

Ramadan should reshape life after fasting

MACA · Hasan Wali

“You have to thank Allah with your actions by following what He tells you to do and staying away from what He tells you not to do.”

The khateeb, at 13:14

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In one sentence

Ramadan should produce lasting patience, gratitude, and self-discipline that guide a Muslim's life throughout the year.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Introduces taqwa as Ramadan's objective and asks what lessons should continue afterward.
  2. Explains three forms of sabr: perseverance in obedience, patience through hardship, and resisting sin.
  3. Presents shukr through words, actions, and thanking other people.
  4. Explains Ramadan's role in disciplining the nafs and resisting temptation.
  5. Warns that worship without practical change misses Ramadan's purpose.
  6. Encourages maximizing the remaining nights, seeking Laylatul Qadr, and asking forgiveness.
  7. Closes with a brief masjid donation appeal and prayers for steadfastness and acceptance.
Try this week
Maintain patience in obedience, hardship, and resisting temptation throughout the year.
Say alhamdulillah and express gratitude for blessings.
Show gratitude through obedience and avoiding what Allah prohibits.
Thank anyone who does something good, whether Muslim or non-Muslim.
Make a practical change rather than returning to pre-Ramadan habits.
Worship during the remaining nights, even by praying two or four nafl rakahs.
Ask Allah for forgiveness using the recommended Laylatul Qadr supplication.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You have to thank Allah with your tongue, you have to thank Allah with your actions by following what He tells you to do and staying away from what He tells you not to do”
MACA · Voorhees, NJ
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“All of these things were supposed to lead us to some sort of a practical change in our life.”
MACA · Voorhees, NJ
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Hasan Wali reminded us that Ramadan helps us grow closer to Allah, and its lessons should stay with us all year. He highlighted three lessons: patience, gratitude, and learning to control our desires. Patience means continuing to obey Allah when it is hard, staying faithful through difficulties, and resisting what is wrong. Gratitude includes saying alhamdulillah, showing thanks through our actions, and thanking the people who help us. He encouraged us to let our fasting and prayers bring real changes to everyday life, and to use the remaining nights of Ramadan to worship and ask Allah for forgiveness.

  1. When did you practice patience today, and what helped you?
  2. What blessing did you notice today, and how could you show Allah your thanks for it?
  3. What Ramadan habit would you like our family to keep together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim American Community Association3 Lafayette Ave, Voorhees, NJ 08043Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebHasan WaliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MACA8 khutbahs
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