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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 3, 2026.

Prepare for Ramadan and renew devotion

Darul Uloom

“Every single year Allah gives us this chance to renew ourselves.”

The khateeb, at 3:34

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In one sentence

Ramadan is a yearly opportunity to renew devotion, so Muslims should prepare early and structure each day around worship, family, Quran, dua, Taraweeh, and resisting distractions and sin.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Prepare for Ramadan by building family excitement and organizing work, home, and shopping beforehand.
  2. Establish a daily routine with Tahajjud, suhoor, Quran, Fajr in congregation, work, and midday rest.
  3. Use the time before iftar for Quran and dua, then eat moderately and prepare promptly for Taraweeh.
  4. Attend Taraweeh consistently with family, and gradually prepare for worship during the last ten nights.
  5. Reduce phone use and unnecessary activities, while disciplining the nafs and avoiding sinful habits.
Try this week
Build excitement for Ramadan among family members and children.
Tell managers or supervisors about Ramadan and request needed schedule flexibility.
Finish household cleaning, shopping, and grocery preparation before Ramadan begins.
Wake 5, 10 minutes early for two rakahs of Tahajjud before suhoor.
Eat a substantial suhoor, recite Quran before Fajr, and attend Fajr in congregation when possible.
Eat a moderate iftar, make wudu, arrive early for Taraweeh, and bring family and children.
Reduce phone use, unnecessary surfing, extra projects, and sinful activities during Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to teach that fasting Ramadan with faith and seeking reward leads to forgiveness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Every single year Allah gives us this chance to renew ourselves. to renew our connection. with him, with our families, with our communities, with every single aspect of our lives.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 3:34
“We still have two weekends before Ramadan starts. So that we're not caught off guard when it starts.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 5:00
“Make it a habit to pray Taraweeh in the Masjid every single night. Again, this is a special feature of Ramadan, which we don't get outside Ramadan.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 11:56
“The opportunity is ours to develop ourselves spiritually and cut down our body. We are made up of a body and a soul. Develop your soul, cut down your nafs, cut down your body.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 15:24
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is a blessing and a chance to renew our connection with Allah, our families, and our communities. He encouraged us to welcome it with excitement and finish practical preparations early so we can give more time to worship. His suggestions included praying a little before suhoor, eating a good suhoor, and making time for Quran recitation and study. He also encouraged us to protect time for dua before iftar and bring our families to Taraweeh. By reducing distractions and turning away from harmful habits, we can work toward a closer connection with Allah.

  1. What would you like to ask Allah for before iftar?
  2. What could we spend time doing together if we put our phones away?
Where it was given

The masjid

Darul Uloom Ottawa2803 St Joseph Blvd, Orléans, Ottawa, ON K1C 1G6ArchiveAll khutbahs at Darul Uloom58 khutbahs
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