Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 3, 2026.
Fasting succeeds through worship and self-control
In one sentence
Ramadan fasting requires correct timing and intention, but its deeper success comes from worship, self-control, and protecting others from harm.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains Fajr timing and how families should handle differing mosque calendars.
- Clarifies intention, who must fast, gradual preparation for children, and exemptions.
- Discusses suhoor, prompt iftar, purity, and making du'a before breaking the fast.
- Explains what breaks the fast, including intentional and forgetful eating or drinking.
- Warns that lying, backbiting, cursing, harming people, and wasting time reduce fasting's reward.
- Encourages charity, Quran, prayer, remembrance, and participation in a Ramadan rules workshop.
Try this week
Follow the Ramadan timetable of your mosque and agree on it as a household.
Make the intention for the obligatory fast before Fajr.
Prepare children gradually for fasting before puberty.
Have suhoor, even if it is only a sip of water.
Break the fast promptly when Maghrib begins.
Use the moments before iftar for focused family du'a.
Avoid lying, backbiting, cursing, harming people, and wasting time.
Increase Quran, prayer, charity, and remembrance during Ramadan.
Submit specific fasting questions for the announced virtual workshop.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Whatever message you go to, whatever calendar they give you, just agree on the message first And that's all you have to do”
“But if you really truly forget That it is actually a special moment Because Allah Himself Gave you to eat And gave you to drink By making you Making you forget”
“Things that will improve Your fasting Being mindful of The fact that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala Is watching you Give more in charity Engage more in ibadah”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Imam Arshad reminded us that Ramadan is a time to worship Allah with intention and care. Preparing for tomorrow's fast can express our intention, and children can build familiarity with fasting through gradual practice. He encouraged us to have suhoor for its blessings and to break our fast promptly when the time arrives. The moments before iftar are a special opportunity to gather peacefully and make du'a. Fasting also calls us to guard our speech, avoid hurting others, and fill our days with charity, Quran, and prayer.
- What could help you remember and prepare for tomorrow's fast?
- What would you like to ask Allah for before iftar?
- When you feel hungry or frustrated, what could help you speak kindly?
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