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Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 28, 2026.

Keep worship steady after Ramadan

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“We don't submit to the will of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala merely one month of the year.”

The khateeb, at 9:38

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In one sentence

Muslims should continue consistent worship after Ramadan, recognizing life's uncertainty, trusting Allah, and using their blessings to support the oppressed.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Contrasts Ramadan's intense worship with post-Ramadan habits
  2. Reminds listeners that life and reaching the next Ramadan are not guaranteed
  3. Uses prophetic examples to advocate year-round, consistent worship
  4. Encourages small daily practices such as dhikr and Quran engagement
  5. Explains trusting Allah's wisdom regarding unanswered duas and Satan's whispers
  6. Closes with prayers for the deceased, the oppressed, and the wider ummah
Try this week
Continue prayer, dhikr, Quran listening, and Islamic learning after Ramadan, even at a reduced level.
After every obligatory prayer, spend one or two minutes reciting Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar.
Recite the specified remembrance 100 times daily.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 62Recited the Friday-prayer passage about hastening to Allah's remembrance and remembering Him after prayer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We don't submit to the will of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala merely one month of the year.”
FMCCNJ · Paramus, NJ
Play from 9:38
“Shaitan seeks to erode your trust, your tawakkul, your reliance on Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
FMCCNJ · Paramus, NJ
Play from 17:01
“We are Muslims not only for even the entire year, for a decade, for two decades. We are Muslims for the entirety of our lifetimes.”
FMCCNJ · Paramus, NJ
Play from 20:11
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that we worship Allah throughout our lives, even after Ramadan ends. He acknowledged that slowing down after Ramadan is normal, while encouraging us to keep praying, remembering Allah, listening to Quran, and learning. A small habit we keep doing can help us carry Ramadan’s goodness into ordinary days. Remembering Brother Shams Qureshi, who had passed away, he urged us to appreciate the time we have and pray for those who have died. He also reminded us that our safety and other blessings are a trust, and encouraged us to give and help people who are suffering.

  1. Which small Ramadan habit would you like our family to keep together?
  2. What could help you pause homework or messages when it is time to pray?
  3. What is one blessing our family could use to help someone else this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Fusion Muslim Community Center of North Jersey650 Pascack Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652Jumu'ah 1:10 PM & 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at FMCCNJ70 khutbahs
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