The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 23, 2026.
Prepare your heart before Ramadan
“The one who has everything is ready to give you what He has because you are keenly aware that you have nothing.”
In one sentence
Believers should prepare for Ramadan by embracing humility before Allah, following the Prophet's example, and cultivating kindness and awareness of death.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Frames Rajab, Sha'ban, and Ramadan as a connected season requiring preparation.
- Uses ihram and personal brokenness to teach humility before Allah.
- Calls listeners to follow the Prophet's example rather than fit it around personal preferences.
- Encourages intentional preparation and invites newcomers to a Road to Ramadan class.
- Reflects on death as an ever-present part of life.
- Connects kindness and good conduct with leaving a lasting legacy, then closes with supplication.
Try this week
Begin preparing spiritually for Ramadan during Sha'ban by setting sincere intentions.
Increase salawat upon the Prophet and study his example.
Practice humility by bringing personal need, brokenness, and dependence before Allah.
Follow the Prophet’s example more closely, especially when it conflicts with personal convenience.
Be good, kind, and gentle with others.
Attend the Road to Ramadan class on Wednesday nights at 8 o'clock, in person or online.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 33Uses the description of the Prophet as Uswatun Hasana, an excellent example, to argue for following his example.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The one who has everything. is ready to give you what He has because you are keenly aware that you have nothing.”
“We all want to know, like, hey, how can I fit this into what already exists for me?”
“And the answer to that question very much depends upon what our conduct is while we are still alive. how we treat people. How we make them feel.”
“No one ever went to him except that they felt better leaving him than when they came to him.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan is not just one month, but part of a season of preparation. Sha'ban is a time to water the intentions we hope to harvest in Ramadan. We prepare by becoming humble before Allah, following the Prophet’s example, and trusting his guidance. Remembering that death is part of life can help us appreciate people and treat them more gently. A life of kindness can leave a beautiful legacy.
- What is one part of the Prophet’s example you would like to practice this week?
- How can remembering that life is temporary help us appreciate our family?
- What is one kind or gentle action we can do for someone before next Friday?
Where it was given
The masjid
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