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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.

Ramadan trains believers to live with taqwa

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Ramadan should be approached as deliberate training in taqwa through fasting, Quran recitation, night prayer, following the Sunnah, and resisting Shaytan.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains that fasting is prescribed for believers to develop taqwa, with concessions for illness or travel and make-up days.
  2. Discusses Ramadan timing, moon sighting, and the Islamic lunar calendar.
  3. Presents Ramadan as the month of the Quran and urges recitation and listening to a complete Quran reading.
  4. Encourages night prayer, even when one can recite only a short surah.
  5. Warns that Shaytan uses attractive promises and apparent truths to mislead people.
  6. Calls listeners to make concrete Ramadan commitments and use their abilities for spiritual and communal good.
Try this week
Fast Ramadan days when able and make up missed days after illness or travel.
Recite Quran and attend or listen to a complete Quran reading during Ramadan.
Wake for night prayer, even if only reciting a short surah you know.
Follow Quranic and Prophetic guidance to resist Shaytan’s temptations.
Make a specific Ramadan plan and act on the good you are capable of doing.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:183-185Used to explain fasting, taqwa, concessions for illness or travel, make-up days, and Ramadan as the month of Quran revelation.
Quran 73:1-8Used to encourage standing at night and reciting Quran, with allowances for hardship.
Quran 17:64Used to describe Shaytan’s voice, cavalry, infantry, and influence over wealth and children.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Это причина, почему вы делаете это. Это часть проскрипции для успеха человечества.”
GIC · Gwynn Oak, MD
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“Это значит, что он будет дать вам возможность заработать. И тогда это в вашем руке, whether you use that ability to do so or not.”
GIC · Gwynn Oak, MD
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Allah prescribed Ramadan fasting to help believers develop taqwa, while illness and travel bring legitimate concessions and make-up days. Ramadan is also presented as the month of the Quran, so listeners are urged to recite, listen to a complete recitation, and stand for night prayer, even a small amount is worthwhile. The speaker warns that Shaytan often tempts people through attractive promises, so believers should use the Quran and the Prophet’s guidance to recognize deception. Families can prepare by making a realistic plan for fasting, mosque attendance, Quran, and qiyam, then acting on it with sincerity.

  1. Which part of Ramadan, fasting, Quran, or night prayer, would you like to plan more intentionally, and why?
  2. What attractive temptation might distract us from an important command?
  3. How can our family help one another use our abilities for good this Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Ihsan, Gwynn Oak Islamic Community3723 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207Jumu'ah 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at GIC31 khutbahs
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