Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 3, 2026.
Ramadan fasting teaches gratitude and hope
“It does not mean that Allah did not answer.”
In one sentence
Ramadan's deepest joys come through fasting, gratitude, dua, prayer, and purification of the heart, which sustain hope in Allah's mercy amid hardship.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reflect on Surah al-Baqarah 183, 187 and fasting's purpose, ease, and call to gratitude.
- Introduce the two joys of fasting: breaking the fast and meeting Allah, alongside fasting's special reward.
- Use Florence Watts and Muslims in detention to urge perseverance and hope amid hardship.
- Explain that Allah is near and that believers should keep making dua while responding to Allah's commands.
- Highlight the joys of communal qiyam and tarawih, gratitude, and the special opportunity for accepted dua on Friday.
- Present Ramadan as purification and protection for the heart, closing with prayers for Gaza and suffering Muslims worldwide.
Try this week
Reflect on Surah al-Baqarah 183, 187 throughout Ramadan.
Fast when able and follow Allah's concession when unable.
Repeat the mu'adhdhin's words and say "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" at the designated call.
Continue making dua even when the answer is delayed or unseen.
Attend qiyam or tarawih with faith and hope.
Practice gratitude and make dua for Muslims suffering in Gaza and worldwide.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:183-187Used to explain fasting's purpose, Allah's ease, Ramadan's connection to the Quran, gratitude, and dua.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“One, when he breaks his fast. And two, when he meets his Lord.”
“The earth belongs to Allah. And the provision comes from Allah. and the relief comes from Allah.”
“You make dua, you don't see the result. It does not mean that Allah did not answer.”
“Life is short. Be grateful to Allah so that He can increase His favors upon you.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Ramadan brings joy both when we break our fast and when we hope to meet Allah. Allah is near and hears our dua, even when the answer comes later or takes a different form. Fasting, prayer, gratitude, and repentance cleanse and protect the heart. We should keep hope during hardship and remember people suffering in Gaza and around the world.
- What is one Ramadan moment that gives you real joy?
- How can we keep making dua when we do not see an immediate answer?
- What is one blessing we can thank Allah for today?
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