Use Ramadan’s final nights for worship
“Take advantage of every night of the last 10, as if every night could be Laylatul Qadr.”
Muslims should use Ramadan’s final ten nights for intensified worship, fulfill zakat obligations, and prepare to celebrate Eid with gratitude and obedience.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Urges intensified worship throughout the last ten nights and seeking Laylat al-Qadr every night.
- Explains relevant duas, voluntary a'tikaf, the last third of the night, and congregational prayer.
- Emphasizes seeking forgiveness, honoring parents, and sending blessings upon the Prophet.
- Explains zakat al-mal and zakat al-fitr, including eligibility, calculation, and timing.
- Describes Eid practices including grooming, modest clothing, dates, takbir, greetings, and changing routes.
- Concludes with self-accountability, prayers for acceptance, unity, and relief for oppressed Muslims.
In the khateeb's words
“So take advantage of every night of the last 10, as if every night could be Laylatul Qadr.”
“Even if you spend five minutes in the masjid, even those five minutes, they are better than five minutes without a'tikaf.”
“These nights are a gift from Allah. They are a chance to erase years of sins, to repair our relationship with Allah, to repair the heart, and change the directions of our lives.”
“Will our sins leave with this Ramadan or will they remain with us after Ramadan is gone?”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is almost over, but its remaining nights still offer opportunities for worship, forgiveness, and drawing closer to Allah. He encouraged us to treat every night as a possible Laylatul Qadr and to make sincere dua with hope in Allah’s mercy. He also reminded us to honor our parents and be patient with them. Alongside prayer, he urged us to fulfill our zakat obligations and help those in need share in the happiness of Eid. As we prepare for Eid, we can plan a joyful day together, thank Allah for His guidance, and welcome others into our celebration.
- What could we do together tonight to make more time for prayer or dua?
- What would you like to ask Allah for, whether it feels big or small?
- How could we help someone feel included and happy this Eid?
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