Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 6, 2026.
Prepare for Ramadan with lasting habits
“The beauty of Islam is that it's not only a personal religion, it's a communal religion.”
In one sentence
Muslims should treat Islam as Allah's gift and use the weeks before Ramadan to build taqwa, establish worship habits, and prepare together so Ramadan transforms their lives.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Calls believers to taqwa, truthful speech, and faithful living.
- Frames Islam as Allah's gift and the foundation of resilience.
- Explains opportunities to return to Allah, especially Sha'ban and Ramadan.
- Uses the Sha'ban hadith to urge preparation before Ramadan.
- Presents Ramadan as a time to build taqwa, seek forgiveness, and develop lasting habits.
- Closes with family planning and mutual support for Ramadan.
Try this week
Begin building Ramadan habits now through fasting, Qur'an reading, and increased worship.
Sit with your family and create a Ramadan plan.
Plan what charity you will give.
Ask Allah for 'afu, complete forgiveness, throughout Ramadan.
Ask friends and family about their Ramadan plans and partner to support one another.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“How connected to this faith are we? how seriously do we take this blessing of Islam that Allah has bestowed upon us?”
“The favor is not to the Muslims, but it is a reminder that the favor is from Allah to you.”
“Take this time during these last couple weeks before the month of Ramadan comes in to take advantage and make sure that you take complete advantage of the month of Ramadan.”
“The beauty of Islam is that it's not only a personal religion, it's a communal religion. Right? We have to come together, help each other, support each other”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Islam is a gift from Allah, so we should not take it for granted. Ramadan is a special chance to build taqwa, or awareness of Allah, and to form habits that stay with us after the month ends. We can prepare now by reading Qur'an, fasting, planning charity, seeking forgiveness, and making a clear Ramadan plan. Families and friends should ask about one another's goals and help each other worship and grow.
- What Ramadan habit would you like to start building now?
- How can our family support one another during Ramadan?
- Who could you partner with to help you reach a worship goal?
Keep listening
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