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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 20, 2026.

Keep Ramadan’s worship alive all year

Daar-Ul-Islam, Masjid Bilal · Asif Umar

“It's not the absence of stumbling.”

The khateeb, at 9:17

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In one sentence

Eid celebrates the completion of Ramadan, but its true success is carrying steadfast worship, compassion, community connection, and hope throughout the rest of the year.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Reflecting on Ramadan as a blessed guest and celebrating Eid after sacrifice
  2. Facing post-Ramadan uncertainty, grief, oppression, and personal fears with trust in Allah
  3. Explaining istiqamah as steadfastly returning to faith despite setbacks
  4. Giving four practices: preserve good deeds, extend compassion, stay connected to the masjid, and make dua
  5. Comforting those grieving or struggling on Eid and closing with prayers for forgiveness, relief, and firmness
Try this week
Continue at least one or two Ramadan habits consistently, such as reading one Quran page daily or giving one dollar daily.
Prioritize the five daily prayers and other obligatory acts.
Carry Ramadan’s compassion into relationships with spouses, children, family, neighbors, and community members.
Attend the masjid regularly, aiming to offer at least one prayer there each day.
Continue making dua for personal and communal difficulties, and do not abandon worship after Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 87Used to frame success through purification and prayer.
Surah 94Used to teach that ease accompanies hardship.
Surah 41Used to connect affirming Allah as Lord with steadfastness and freedom from fear.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It's not perfection. It's not the absence of stumbling. It's the commitment rather to keep returning.”
Daar-Ul-Islam · Ballwin, MO
Play from 9:17
“May the worship of Ramadan be the seed and may the rest of our year be the harvest.”
Daar-Ul-Islam · Ballwin, MO
Play from 14:58
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Mufti Asif Umar described Ramadan as an honored guest and Eid as a joyful reward that can also leave us missing the month. He reminded us that steadfastness means continuing to return to Allah when we stumble, rather than expecting ourselves to be perfect. He encouraged us to keep one or two good habits, care for others, stay connected to the masjid, and continue making dua. Ramadan's compassion should shape how we treat our spouses, children, neighbors, and wider community throughout the year. He also spoke gently to those grieving on Eid, reminding them that Allah sees their efforts and hears their prayers.

  1. Which good habit from Ramadan would you like our family to keep together?
  2. How could we include someone who feels sad or alone during a celebration?
Where it was given

The masjids

Daar-Ul-Islam Masjid (Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis)517 Weidman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011Jumu'ah 12:30 PM and 1:30 PMMasjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah (West Pine Masjid)3843 W Pine Mall Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108Jumu'ah 12:30 PMKhateebAsif UmarMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Daar-Ul-Islam46 khutbahs
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