11:33 Ramadan has you…12:21 So, it's not about…28:45 Let Ramadan be that…30:21 Come out of Ramadan…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 14, 2026.

Ramadan calls for preparation and practice

Masjid WDM · Wazir Ali

“Come out of Ramadan knowing more Quran than you know right now.”

The khateeb, at 30:21

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In one sentence

Ramadan is a divinely given opportunity to refocus inwardly, deepen one's relationship with Allah and the Quran, and actively pursue spiritual renewal through preparation and practice.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Ramadan is presented as an apex, boot camp, or emergency room depending on one's spiritual condition.
  2. Listeners are urged to examine themselves rather than judge other Muslims.
  3. Fasting receives special emphasis through a Hadith Qudsi and the promise of spiritual renewal.
  4. The Prophet's purity and the Quran's revelation are explained through tuning and potential-energy metaphors.
  5. Listeners are challenged to make concrete Ramadan goals involving Quran, learning, practice, and relationships.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for suffering communities, Muslim unity, and active community participation.
Try this week
Prepare your mind, soul, spirit, and disposition before Ramadan begins.
Get up early, eat, and read one-thirtieth of the Quran daily.
Set a goal to learn at least one additional ayah and practice what you learn.
Use Ramadan to address relationship problems with patience rather than anger.
Put your phone on Do Not Disturb when entering the masjid.
Participate in charitable, communal, and service activities during Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:185Frames Ramadan as the month the Quran was sent down and establishes fasting with exemptions for sickness and travel.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ramadan has you refocused right here. So, wherever you are in your faith, only Allah knows. None of us knows where we are in our faith.”
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“So, it's not about what you see on the outside. It's about what's on the inside. And that's what Ramadan comes to do.”
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“Let Ramadan be that for you. Let this month be that for you in your life. Don't sit back and receive it. Go out and get it.”
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“Come out of Ramadan knowing more Quran than you know right now. Set a goal for yourself.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb described Ramadan as a yearly chance to restart, whether we feel spiritually strong or barely holding on. He reminded us to look honestly at our own hearts instead of judging other Muslims. Fasting, Quran, prayer, learning, and kind action can tune us inwardly and help us grow. We were encouraged to make a simple plan, learn at least one ayah, practice what we learn, and address relationships with patience. The sermon also prayed for suffering people and urged the community to unite and serve.

  1. What is one small Ramadan goal you would be excited to complete?
  2. How can we notice when we are judging someone and turn our attention back to ourselves?
  3. What could patience look like in one difficult relationship this month?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Warithuddeen Mohammed6641 Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77087Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebWazir AliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid WDM50 khutbahs
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