Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.
Use Ramadan to live the Quran
“You want mercy from Allah, you have to show mercy.”
In one sentence
Ramadan should be used to draw closer to Allah by reading and practicing the Qur'an, showing mercy, making du'a for the living and dead, and guiding children in faith.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Encourages mercy toward others as a way to seek Allah's mercy during Ramadan.
- Urges listeners to make du'a for themselves, families, the sick, travelers, and deceased Muslims.
- Shares a graveyard story about Al-Fatihah and prayers benefiting deceased believers.
- Calls families to read the Qur'an, put it into action, and teach children Al-Fatihah.
- Prays for a unified Ramadan and Eid schedule and closes with supplications.
Try this week
Show mercy and let go of interpersonal grievances.
Read the Qur'an and put its teachings into action.
Make du'a during quiet moments for yourself, family, parents, children, the sick, travelers, and deceased Muslims.
Visit or remember deceased loved ones through du'a and recitation of Al-Fatihah.
Teach children to read and memorize Al-Fatihah, seeking help from mosque volunteers when needed.
Pray for communal unity about Ramadan's beginning and Eid's date.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“You want mercy from Allah, you have to show mercy.”
“The month of peace, the month of compassion, the month of love, the month of sabre, patience.”
“Al-Fatihah alone, if we can teach our children how to read it, memorize it, Alhamdulillah.”
“Every now and then, let's remember to make du'a for them.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah welcomes Ramadan as a month of peace, compassion, love, and patience. It teaches that if we want Allah's mercy, we should show mercy to one another and let go of grudges. We are encouraged to read the Qur'an, act on its teachings, and make du'a for our families, the sick, travelers, and those who have died. The speaker especially emphasizes teaching children Al-Fatihah and supporting them in learning. He also prays that Muslims can begin and end Ramadan together with unity and blessing.
- Who could we show more mercy to this Ramadan, and what could we do?
- What is one Qur'an passage or practice you would like to learn and act on?
- How can our family remember and make du'a for loved ones who have died?
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