Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.
Ramadan calls for lasting reform
“Rizq is the provisions that you need.”
In one sentence
Ramadan should be approached as a month of lasting spiritual and social reform through Qur'an, worship, patience, mercy, generosity, and service.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Ramadan is introduced as a month of reform, lasting change, and connection to Allah through serving people.
- The blessing of Ramadan is explained through the Qur'an's revelation and Laylat al-Qadr.
- Listeners are urged to fast, pray, diversify good deeds, cultivate sincerity, and practice patience.
- The sermon applies Ramadan to social conduct, including consolation, reconciliation, mercy, and avoiding harm.
- The speaker expands provision beyond money and encourages feeding fasting people, especially those in need.
- The khutbah condemns food waste and closes with appeals for mercy, forgiveness, and freedom from the Fire.
Try this week
Reconnect with the Qur'an during Ramadan and attend voluntary night prayers when possible.
Diversify good deeds during the last ten nights, including prayer, kindness, and sadaqah.
Practice patience by obeying Allah, avoiding disobedience, and responding gratefully to trials.
Reconcile with people, avoid harming others, and show mercy to those under one's care.
Provide iftar even with a sip of water, milk, or a date, prioritizing needy people and family.
Avoid wasting food, eat leftovers, and redirect savings toward people in need.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“if you can't benefit them then at least don't harm them that is your benefit to them”
“Rizq is not only Cha-ching! Bucks? No. Rizq is more than that. Rizq is the provisions that you need.”
“Dare us throw away a morsel of food. Eat what you have in front of you. Otherwise, save that money and send it to the people who need it more than you.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is presented as a month for lasting change, not just temporary routines. We reconnect with Allah through the Qur'an, fasting, prayer, patience, and sincere small deeds. We also serve people by reconciling, refusing to harm others, feeding those who fast, and treating workers and helpers with mercy. Provision includes more than money; it can be family peace, a child's goodness, or contentment after loss. The khutbah ends by urging us to waste less food, give what we can, and seek Allah's mercy and freedom from the Fire.
- What is one good habit you would like Ramadan to make permanent?
- How can we show patience and mercy at home this week?
- What food-waste rule should our family follow during Ramadan?
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