7:45 Laylatul Qadr is not a…17:45 as long as you can…22:14 activism and worship…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Make the last ten nights count

EPIC · Yasir Qadhi

“Activism and worship go hand in hand.”

The khateeb, at 22:14

Watch the khutbahFamily kit
In one sentence

Muslims should maximize worship during the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially Laylat al-Qadr, while pairing devotion with civic engagement, exemplary character, and defense of equal rights.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Introduces Jibreel and his role in revelation, prophetic history, and Isra al-Mi'raj.
  2. Explains Jibreel's annual descent on Laylat al-Qadr and the night's extraordinary blessing.
  3. Unpacks the meanings of Qadr and urges intensified prayer, dua, dhikr, and sacrifice during the last ten nights.
  4. Connects dua on Laylat al-Qadr with qadr, forgiveness, and personal spiritual effort.
  5. Addresses rising Islamophobia and calls Muslims to defend equal civil rights.
  6. Urges civic engagement, coalition-building, good character, community service, and responsible political participation alongside worship.
  7. Concludes with supplication, exhortation, and prayer.
Try this week
Devote the last ten nights, especially the odd nights, to extra salah, dua, dhikr, and worship.
Sacrifice some sleep or vacation time when possible to pursue Laylat al-Qadr.
Follow current events and become involved in civic society.
Build coalitions, challenge misinformation, and defend constitutional rights through lawful civic engagement.
Show Islam through honesty, compassion, mercy, service, and impeccable manners.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 53Used to identify seeing Jibreel in his original form as one of Allah's greatest signs.
Surah 97Used to describe the descent of the angels and Jibreel, peace until dawn, and the night's extraordinary rank.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Laylatul Qadr is not a night like any other night it is a night that is so majestic it is a night that is so holy”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 7:45
“as long as you can show yourself that these 10 nights I'm sacrificing more than any other nights then you have won the battle with yourself”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 17:45
“activism and worship go hand in hand we don't believe in either or”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 22:14
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Laylat al-Qadr is an extraordinary night when the angels and Jibreel descend, so we should use the last ten nights for prayer, remembrance, and sincere dua. We do not have to imitate anyone else; we should make our own best effort and sacrifice some sleep when we can. The sermon also taught that worship does not remove our responsibility to care for our neighbors and defend equal rights. We should stay informed, speak against misinformation and hatred, serve our communities, and show Islam through honesty, mercy, and good manners. In short, Ramadan calls us to deepen our relationship with Allah while becoming more courageous and helpful members of society.

  1. What is one extra act of worship you could try during the last ten nights?
  2. How can our family serve or improve our community?
  3. How can our manners show others the beauty of Islam?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebYasir QadhiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
Keep listening

More on Ramadan & fasting

All on this topic
Fast the six days of Shawwal.20:06SALAM Arden · Sacramento, CA · Apr 3, 2026Six Shawwal fasts can earn a yearThe most valuable thing is time.16:36NWIIC · Crown Point, IN · Apr 3, 2026Carry Ramadan’s taqwa throughout the yearEvery single day you are doing something to make Allah happy.26:16ISGW · Worcester, MA · Apr 3, 2026Turn Ramadan’s remainder into lasting worship