Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 21, 2026.
Ramadan’s mercy requires persistent worship
In one sentence
Ramadan is an extraordinary opportunity for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness, but believers must actively show up through fasting, prayer, supplication, charity, and perseverance through its final night.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Gratitude for reaching Ramadan and reminder that its blessings are not guaranteed.
- A free-money-month analogy explains Ramadan as freely offered mercy and eternal salvation.
- Quranic passages frame success as receiving mercy and being saved from Hell.
- Five special Ramadan gifts are presented, with a warning not to stop striving before Eid.
- Practical paths to forgiveness include fasting, prayer, Laylat al-Qadr, dua at iftar, feeding others, and daily charity.
Try this week
Fast Ramadan sincerely for Allah’s sake and seek His reward.
Pray at night, especially during Laylat al-Qadr.
Make dua at iftar for acceptance and forgiveness.
Feed a fasting person, even with a date or water.
Give sadaqah daily and continue through the final night of Ramadan.
Keep engaging with the Quran as a source of knowledge and wisdom.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“after the 27th no your job isn't finished imagine a person that clocks out two hours before are they supposed to get paid the way a person who finishes their work the full hours that they put in”
“buy some dates and feed the Muslims in Ramadan and you will get the same reward as everyone who is fasting”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that reaching Ramadan is a gift, because none of us is guaranteed another Ramadan or even the end of this one. Ramadan offers abundant mercy and forgiveness, but we have to show up and seek those gifts through worship. We can fast sincerely, pray at night, make dua at iftar, feed someone who is fasting, and give charity. We should not stop striving after the 27th night or wait for a better day to give. Every remaining day and night is another chance to be forgiven and saved from the Fire.
- What does it mean to “show up” for Ramadan in our family?
- What is one small act of worship or kindness we can continue until Ramadan ends?
- How could we share iftar or sadaqah with someone this week?
Keep listening
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