7:14 This blessed month…7:59 All of his past sins…11:18 How much of the Quran…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 15, 2026.

Enter Ramadan with a plan for taqwa

Abu Huraira · Amar Abdelwali

“If you witness Ramadan and you come into Ramadan and you get out of Ramadan and your sins are not forgiven, are you not deprived?”

The khateeb, at 7:59

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be entered intentionally with a personal roadmap for increasing taqwa through worship, self-accountability, forgiveness, disciplined speech, and generosity.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces taqwa and reminds listeners that nobody is guaranteed another Ramadan.
  2. Explains Ramadan's blessings through prophetic teachings and the story of two companions separated by an extra Ramadan.
  3. Presents increased taqwa as Ramadan's central purpose and urges listeners to create a personal Ramadan roadmap.
  4. Calls for self-accountability, releasing resentment, strengthening Quran and dhikr habits, controlling the tongue, and increasing generosity.
  5. Describes the daily pattern of the muttaqeen: night worship, suhoor, pre-dawn forgiveness, and charitable giving.
  6. Concludes with a practical invitation to support the mosque's community iftar through sponsorship or contributions.
Try this week
Create a personal Ramadan roadmap with Quran, dhikr, worship, and relationship goals.
Reflect honestly on your spiritual state and aim to leave Ramadan with greater taqwa.
Clear resentment toward fellow Muslims and enter Ramadan with a clean heart.
Control your tongue and avoid harming others through speech.
Have suhoor, seek forgiveness before Fajr, and avoid missing the prayer.
Give charity by sponsoring an iftar or contributing dates, water, or whatever is affordable.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This blessed month that comes to us in which Allah azza wa jal calls out, Who wants forgiveness that I can forgive?”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 7:14
“All of his past sins are forgiven. If you witness Ramadan and you come into Ramadan and you get out of Ramadan and your sins are not forgiven, are you not deprived?”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 7:59
“How much of the Quran do I want to recite this month?”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 11:18
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that reaching another Ramadan is a gift we cannot take for granted. He encouraged us to enter this blessed month hoping for Allah’s forgiveness and aiming to grow in taqwa, our awareness of Allah. We can prepare by honestly looking at ourselves and making a realistic plan for Quran, remembrance of Allah, prayer, and generosity. Ramadan also calls us to examine our hearts, our relationships, and the way we speak to people. Even a simple contribution, like bringing dates and water for a community iftar, gives us a way to serve others.

  1. What is one small habit you would like to practice this Ramadan?
  2. When you feel upset, what could help you choose kinder words?
  3. How could we help with an iftar together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Abu Huraira Center270 Yorkland Blvd, North York, ON M2J 5C9Jumu'ah 1:30 PM and 2:30 PMKhateebAmar AbdelwaliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Abu Huraira66 khutbahs
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