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

Make the most of Ramadan’s last ten nights

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“The importance is not on the quantity, it's the consistency.”

The khateeb, at 85:01

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In one sentence

Muslims should use Ramadan’s last ten nights intentionally by valuing small acts of worship and service, seeking forgiveness, and trusting Allah’s mercy.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Opens with praise of Allah, testimony of faith, and a Quranic call to taqwa.
  2. Uses the proverb about saving money to explain why small good deeds and gifts matter.
  3. Applies opportunity cost to time, warning against debt, entertainment, and neglecting Ramadan’s last ten nights.
  4. Encourages dua, especially the prayer for Allah’s forgiveness, and searching for Laylatul Qadr across the final odd nights.
  5. Explains sadaqah as everyday service to family, neighbors, and strangers, including two consistent rakahs of Duha.
  6. Balances personal effort with structured mercy, gratitude, repentance, and hope in Allah’s forgiveness.
  7. Closes with prayers for Laylatul Qadr, oppressed communities, and guidance, followed by Quran recitation and salah.
Try this week
Use the last ten nights for extra prayer, Quran, dua, and mosque attendance.
Search for Laylatul Qadr throughout the final ten nights, especially the odd nights, rather than choosing one date.
Recite the dua asking Allah to forgive and erase sins: Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni.
Pray two rakahs of Duha between sunrise and noon, at home or in the masjid, consistently.
Turn daily interactions into sadaqah by serving family, helping others, speaking kindly, judging fairly, holding doors, and removing hazards.
Avoid wasting peak Ramadan time on binge-watching or unnecessary consumption, and return to Allah after mistakes without despair.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimThe Prophet warned against belittling any good deed, including greeting someone cheerfully.
Sahih al-BukhariThe Prophet taught Muslims not to undervalue even a very small gift.
Sahih al-BukhariA half-date given in charity can help protect someone from Hellfire.
Surah 97Laylatul Qadr is described as better than a thousand months.
Surah 36The believing man expresses hope that his people will know Allah forgave him.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Because these little gestures Are valuable So the Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam Would constantly remind us Don't think anything Is too small”
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“Our time Has an opportunity Cost So you can spend it Doing good You can spend it Doing something that's haram Or you can just blow it And you can waste it”
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“Service is the rent you pay, for your room here on earth.”
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“the importance is not on the quantity, it's the consistency. That two units will cover the 360 joints.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Allah values even the smallest good deed, so a kind face, a gift, a helpful action, or a good word should never feel insignificant. During the last ten nights of Ramadan, we should spend our time carefully, seek Laylatul Qadr throughout the odd nights, pray, read Quran, and make sincere dua. Sadaqah includes serving the people closest to us, and two consistent rakahs of Duha can fulfill a great daily obligation of charity. We should work for Allah’s mercy without despairing, because Allah loves those who keep returning to Him and forgives even great sins. The goal is to finish Ramadan present, grateful, helpful, and hopeful.

  1. What small act of kindness could you do for someone in our family today?
  2. How could we protect time for worship during the last ten nights?
  3. What does it mean to return to Allah instead of giving up after a mistake?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Santa Ana1610 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92701Jumu'ah 1:10 PM & 2:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSA22 khutbahs
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