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Health & wellbeingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Ramadan health requires balance and compassion

Masumeen · Jaffer H. Jaffer

“The idea of this ideal shape is something that is just created in the world that we live in.”

The khateeb, at 18:45

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In one sentence

Allah's justice calls people to follow the one revealed path of Islam with genuine faith and deeds, expressed through compassionate and healthy Ramadan practices.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces divine justice and asks whether multiple paths lead to God.
  2. Argues that the Quran identifies Islam as the singular divinely prescribed truth.
  3. Explains that correct belief requires faith, accountability, and good deeds rather than self-labeling.
  4. Reminds listeners to appreciate safety and pray for people facing hardship.
  5. Connects Eating Disorder Awareness Month with Ramadan and community responsibility.
  6. Offers five practices: balanced nutrition, hydration, physical activity, mental discipline, and avoiding judgment.
Try this week
Seek appropriate help rather than hiding an eating disorder.
Promote balanced nutrition and avoid binge eating.
Drink plenty of water during Ramadan instead of relying only on tea or sweet drinks.
Include physical activity such as walking or treadmill exercise.
Strengthen mental discipline so the mind governs bodily impulses.
Avoid judging or making insensitive comments about other people's bodies or weight.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to argue that a religion other than Islam will not be accepted.
Surah 3Used to establish that the religion with Allah is Islam.
Surah 2Interpreted as requiring correct belief in God, the Last Day, and good deeds.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“it doesn't matter what you call yourself you have to believe in me the way I want you to believe in me”
Masumeen · Brampton, ON
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“the reality is that people come in all shapes and sizes And the idea of this ideal shape is something that is just created in the world that we live in But it's not a fact”
Masumeen · Brampton, ON
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“Think about the feelings of other people before you talk And keep it in your mouth Don't say it”
Masumeen · Brampton, ON
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb explained that Islam is the one path God has prescribed, and that calling ourselves believers is not enough without faith, accountability, and good deeds. He reminded us to be grateful for safety and to pray for people facing hardship. He connected Eating Disorder Awareness Month with Ramadan, warning against unhealthy food-centered habits and body-image pressures. He encouraged balanced nutrition, water, movement, mental discipline, and compassionate speech. Families should seek help when someone is struggling and support one another without judgment.

  1. What does it mean to let faith guide our actions, not just our labels?
  2. How can we make Ramadan about generosity and worship rather than only food?
  3. What words can we avoid so people feel respected and supported?
Where it was given

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Masumeen Islamic Centre7580 Kennedy Road South, Brampton, ON L6W 0A1KhateebJaffer H. JafferMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masumeen84 khutbahs
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