Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.
Ramadan should change how we live
In one sentence
Ramadan is a merciful opportunity to return to Allah through worship, repentance, self-restraint, Qur’an reflection, generosity, and lasting character change.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Ramadan is compared to an honored guest whose arrival and departure should matter.
- Listeners are urged to examine how they used Ramadan’s days, nights, prayer, and Qur’an.
- The sermon explains that fasting must include abandoning sinful and unlawful behavior.
- The remaining days are framed as an opportunity for repentance, worship, remembrance, charity, and transformation.
- The khutbah closes with prayers for forgiveness, Paradise, and the wider ummah.
Try this week
Use the remaining days of Ramadan intentionally.
Pray consistently, including in congregation where possible.
Read and ponder the Qur’an.
Send blessings upon the Prophet.
Repent and seek Allah’s forgiveness.
Make dua and engage in dhikr.
Give sadaqah and abandon sinful behavior.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“It is the book. Of a mankind. As a manual. To change. Our direction. Give us a light. To take us. From the darkness. Into the light. Of our guidance. And connect us. With our creator. Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“This month came to give a tarbiyah, tarbiyah, make us insan, we look as insan, but we need to be insan internally as well externally, as well practically.”
“We will be a game changer, for our soul, for our family, for our society, for our community, and inshallah, Allah will make our dunya better, and akhara more greater.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
As Ramadan draws to a close, the khateeb invited us to reflect on how we have welcomed this month of mercy and forgiveness. He reminded us to make time for prayer and to read the Quran with understanding, letting its guidance shape our lives. Fasting should also change our behavior, not simply keep us away from food and drink. He encouraged us to follow the Prophet’s example of generosity by caring beyond our own needs and families. There is still time to turn back to Allah and begin a small change through prayer, Quran, asking forgiveness, or charity.
- How could something you learn from the Quran change the way you treat someone?
- Who could our family help this week, and what could we share with them?
Where it was given
The masjid
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