Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 26, 2026.
Make Ramadan worship last beyond the month
“The fasting person in the month of Ramadan should allocate some time to make du'a.”
In one sentence
Ramadan should be used as a sustained, diversified program of worship so believers seek forgiveness and carry consistent practices beyond the month.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with praise, testimony, blessings upon the Prophet, and a reminder to maintain taqwa.
- Presents Ramadan as an abundant opportunity for forgiveness, balanced by fear of rejected deeds.
- Prioritizes fasting, nightly prayer, daily du'a, and Quran recitation.
- Calls for zakah, generosity, and providing iftar.
- Advises diversifying worship while choosing sustainable, consistent practices.
- Closes with prayers for accepted worship and relief for oppressed communities.
Try this week
Fast Ramadan with sincere faith and hope for Allah's reward.
Pray at least a few raka'at of taraweeh or qiyam every night, at home or in the masjid.
Make a deliberate daily du'a, especially before Maghrib and breaking the fast.
Recite Quran daily; aim for one khatim, or begin learning, reading, and memorizing with a teacher.
Attend taraweeh and listen attentively to the Quran when able.
Calculate and pay zakah after accounting for eligible debts and reaching the nisab.
Increase charity to relatives, the poor, and masajid.
Provide iftar by hosting, preparing, sponsoring, or serving meals.
Diversify worship and commit to sustainable practices that continue beyond Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to emphasize Allah's nearness and responsiveness to sincere supplication.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“And so the fasting person In the month of Ramadan Should allocate some time To make du'a To Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala Every single day of Ramadan”
“Give to relatives Give to the poor Give to the masajid Give abundantly In this month Of Ramadan”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is a precious chance to seek Allah’s forgiveness through fasting, prayer, Quran, du'a, charity, and serving others. The khutbah encourages us to worship in several ways while choosing practices we can sustain. Even small deeds matter when we do them consistently and continue them after Ramadan. We can help by giving charity, supporting relatives and the poor, and providing or serving iftar. The goal is to leave Ramadan closer to Allah and committed to lasting good.
- What Ramadan habit would you like to keep after Eid?
- How can our family show more generosity this week?
- What can we do to help provide or serve iftar?
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