Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Prepare your body and soul for Ramadan
“You start fasting to get the body to be acclimatized with that.”
In one sentence
Muslims should use the remaining days of Sha'ban to prepare spiritually and physically for Ramadan through fasting, Quran recitation, charity, and repairing strained relationships.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Welcomes Ramadan and urges listeners to prepare during the remaining days of Sha'ban.
- Explains narrations about the Prophet fasting in Sha'ban because deeds are presented to Allah.
- Encourages fasting as physical and spiritual training for Ramadan.
- Promotes Quran recitation and respectful conduct when correcting reciters.
- Discusses uncertainty around mid-Sha'ban narrations while emphasizing forgiveness and freedom from grudges.
- Calls for reconciliation, increased Quran recitation, sadaqah, and repentance before Ramadan.
Try this week
Fast as much as possible during the remaining days of Sha'ban, including Mondays and Thursdays.
Recite and practice the Quran regularly before Ramadan.
Give sadaqah, even small amounts such as two dollars at the masjid.
Apologize, ask forgiveness, and repair broken relationships before Ramadan.
Ask Allah for forgiveness and prepare mentally for Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Used in the opening prayer and recitation.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“He said it is a month in which deeds are taken up to Allah.”
“And so Ramadan is like that. You start fasting to get the body to be acclimatized with that.”
“If you and your brothers have issues, Go up to him and say, "Selam aleikum." Please forgive me. I made a mistake.”
“For every salah, let it be an act that starts preparing you on your mentality.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is almost here, and Sha'ban is a chance to get ready with hope rather than wait until the first day. The sermon encouraged us to practice fasting, reconnect with the Quran, and give even small amounts of sadaqah. It also reminded us to repair hurt relationships by apologizing and asking forgiveness, because holding grudges can stand in the way of seeking Allah's forgiveness. We can enter Ramadan with lighter hearts and routines prepared for worship.
- What is one way we can prepare our bodies and routines for Ramadan this week?
- Is there someone we should forgive or contact before Ramadan?
- What Quran or sadaqah goal can we do together?
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