Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 13, 2026.

Make Ramadan’s final nights count

“When we knock on the door of Allah, He never gets tired.”

The khateeb, at 6:34

In one sentence

The khutbah urges believers to seize Ramadan’s remaining nights through sincere repentance, worship, family leadership, charity, and lasting spiritual habits.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Seize the remaining nights of Ramadan and seek Laylat al-Qadr, forgiveness, and salvation from Hell.
  2. Persist in repentance, sincere intention, and hopeful prayer to Allah.
  3. Renew iman and prepare for the temporary dunya and eternal afterlife.
  4. Lead families through example, reminders, worship, and generosity.
  5. Continue fasting, istighfar, dhikr, and self-control after Ramadan.
  6. Conclude with du'a, salawat, charity encouragement, and prayers for Muslims facing suffering.
Try this week
Pray during the remaining Ramadan nights and make heartfelt, sincere du'as.
Repeat prayers for forgiveness, including the recommended supplication for Laylat al-Qadr.
Give charity and sadaqah.
Continue fasting Mondays and Thursdays after Ramadan.
Increase istighfar and dhikr throughout the day.
Guard the eyes, ears, heart, and tongue, and avoid hurting others.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 97Laylat al-Qadr is presented as better than a thousand months, with angels descending.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But when we knock on the door of Allah , He never gets tired.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 6:34
“It's all about your intention. Everything comes down to your intention, brothers and sisters.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 8:17
“Be the shepherds in your homes. Be of those who remind your children, who remind your siblings.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 12:28
“Don't hurt your brothers. Don't hurt your sisters. Don't hurt your family members. Don't hurt your wives.”
At-Thohir · Koreatown, CA
Play from 14:45
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan is not over until it is over, so we should use its remaining nights to seek forgiveness and Laylat al-Qadr. Allah welcomes sincere repentance, and our worship should come from clean intentions. We are also responsible for guiding our families through our own example and gentle reminders. After Ramadan, we can keep growing by fasting Mondays and Thursdays, remembering Allah, giving charity, and treating people kindly. The sermon closes by encouraging heartfelt prayer for ourselves and Muslims facing suffering around the world.

  1. What is one Ramadan habit you want to keep after Eid?
  2. How can we show kindness and avoid hurting people at home?
  3. What would you ask Allah for in a heartfelt du'a tonight?