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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Keep worship alive after Ramadan

Al Huda · Mohamed Alanti

“The third step is to preserve the prayers.”

The khateeb, at 10:38

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In one sentence

After Ramadan, believers should preserve their spiritual gains through sincerity, prayer, supplication, good company, consistent small deeds, learning, self-discipline, remembrance of death, and continual self-accounting.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Bids farewell to Ramadan and urges honest self-assessment of what was gained.
  2. Explains that success after Ramadan means continuing good deeds, even without Ramadan’s intensity.
  3. Presents sincerity, supplication for steadfastness, timely prayers, and righteous companionship.
  4. Recommends consistent small acts, weekly Islamic learning, and struggle against the self.
  5. Closes with remembrance of death, renewed intentions, self-accounting, repentance, and hope in Allah’s mercy.
  6. Concludes with supplications for the oppressed, including people in Gaza, followed by congregational prayer.
Try this week
Renew intentions and perform deeds sincerely for Allah without seeking praise.
Ask Allah regularly for steadfastness.
Preserve the five daily prayers on time.
Choose righteous company and avoid friends who pull you toward sin or wasted time.
Maintain small regular acts, such as reading one or two Quran pages daily and praying at least two night rak'ahs.
Attend at least one weekly Quran, hadith, fiqh, or other Islamic learning session.
Struggle against the self, remember death and the Hereafter, examine your deeds, and repent promptly after slipping.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 17Used to show that firmness on the path comes from Allah.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to contrast the fading world with the approaching Hereafter.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The third step is to preserve the prayers. Al-Khams Fi Waqtiha.”
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“And we all hope for the mercy of Allah, but Allah has commanded you to do it.”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that our connection with Allah should continue after Ramadan, even when our energy is lower. He encouraged us to be honest with ourselves, renew our intentions, and ask Allah to keep us steady. Protecting the five daily prayers, choosing good friends, and keeping up small acts of worship can help us grow. He also encouraged regular learning and working on ourselves while remembering the hereafter. When we make mistakes, we should return to Allah in repentance and keep hoping in His mercy while making a sincere effort.

  1. What small act of worship could we help each other keep doing this week?
  2. How can you be a friend who helps someone remember Allah and do good?
  3. What is one thing about Islam you would like us to learn together?
Where it was given

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