Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.
Ramadan's acceptance means lasting change
“If it's a struggle, struggle through.”
In one sentence
Ramadan's acceptance is shown by continuing its practices, Quran, prayer, fasting, sincerity, and moral discipline, after the month ends.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reflects on missing Ramadan and the sincerity it cultivated
- Defines Ramadan's acceptance through continued good deeds and changed character
- Urges ongoing Quran connection with a one-page-after-each-prayer routine
- Encourages night prayer and witr, especially during emotional hardship
- Calls for guarding the heart, speech, desires, and others' rights
- Concludes with fasting, supportive relationships, repentance, and community announcements
Try this week
Continue small good deeds consistently after Ramadan.
Read one page of Quran after every salat.
Pray one rakah of witr before sleep if unable to wake at night.
Continue fasting while guarding the eyes, tongue, heart, and body.
Seek forgiveness from anyone personally wronged and ask Allah for forgiveness.
Stay close to people who encourage prayer, Islam, and better character.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Ishtimrah, the continuation of the good actions, the changing of the character.”
“if it's hard, do it hard. If it's a struggle, struggle through. If it's a fight, fight on.”
“You make an infraction on somebody else, you better ask for their forgiveness. Before you return to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala because Allah is adil. Allah is just.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan may be over, but its lessons and habits are meant to stay with us. The speaker taught that continued good actions and changed character are signs that Ramadan was accepted. We can stay connected to the Quran by reading even one page after each prayer, and we can keep a small night prayer or witr before bed. We should also guard our eyes, tongues, hearts, and bodies, ask forgiveness when we hurt someone, and welcome people who help us become better Muslims. Small, sincere steps can carry Ramadan's spirit through the rest of the year.
- What is one Ramadan habit you would like to continue, and why?
- Who helps remind you to make good choices and stay close to Allah?
- What small act of worship could you fit into your daily routine?
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