Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 13, 2026.
Dua must lead to action in Ramadan
“Let’s work harder, let’s get closer to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
In one sentence
Because life and time are rapidly passing, Muslims should emulate the Prophet’s intensified worship and sacrifice in Ramadan’s final ten nights by pairing sincere dua with concrete moral and spiritual action.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The khutbah begins by recalling that worldly life is fleeting and that time passes even when people feel stationary.
- The Prophet’s example in the final ten nights of Ramadan is presented: waking his family, increasing worship, and practicing i‘tikaf.
- Listeners are urged to make personal sacrifices through prayer, Quran engagement, resisting haram, and leaving their comfort zones.
- Laylat al-Qadr is described as a night connected with divine decree, making it dangerous to presume there will always be more time.
- The khutbah closes by urging increased worship, sincere action alongside dua, repentance, and seeking Allah’s forgiveness.
Try this week
Increase worship during the remaining nights of Ramadan, especially through qiyam.
Wake and involve family members in worship during the final ten nights.
Take a concrete step away from haram and toward halal conduct.
Increase Quran engagement and regular presence in salah.
Make the forgiveness supplication taught for Laylat al-Qadr.
Pair dua with sincere effort and changed behavior.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Recited at the opening, including the story of young believers seeking Allah’s guidance.
Quran 27:88The moving mountains illustrate unseen motion and the rapid passage of life.
Quran 44:4Used to explain Laylat al-Qadr as a night when important matters are apportioned.
Quran 2:186Supports the assurance that Allah is near and answers those who call upon Him.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“whatever is left let's work harder let's get closer to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala let's try to compensate for the time that we missed”
“you have to do something it's like equation a plan and put the first step and then ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“feelings alone don't do anything don't tell me I love Allah and you're sitting where you are you have not done any change in your life”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that life moves quickly and that Ramadan’s last ten nights are a precious chance to draw closer to Allah. He described how the Prophet Muhammad worked harder, woke his family, and stayed focused on worship. We should not wait for perfect conditions: even a small step toward prayer, Quran, resisting haram, or halal living matters. Our hopes and duas should be joined to sincere effort, especially as we seek Laylat al-Qadr and Allah’s forgiveness.
- What small act of worship could we increase before Ramadan ends?
- How can we show through our actions that we sincerely want Allah’s forgiveness?
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