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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 27, 2026.

Use Ramadan to grow in taqwa

Al-Mu'min Mosque

“Let not laziness deprive you of the blessings of this month, because in it is a night which is better than 83 years of worship.”

The khateeb, at 24:19

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In one sentence

Ramadan is a limited opportunity to cultivate taqwa, so believers should prioritize worship, generosity, repentance, and sustained good deeds rather than worldly distractions or regret.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Ramadan gratitude and fasting's purpose of developing taqwa.
  2. Defines taqwa through fear of Allah, obedience, contentment, and preparation for the Hereafter.
  3. Reframes Ramadan FOMO toward prayer, dua, Quran, taraweeh, learning, and charity.
  4. Warns against postponing good deeds and emphasizes that deeds remain after death.
  5. Urges generosity, repentance, and abandoning laziness and harmful habits.
  6. Encourages seeking Laylatul Qadr throughout the final ten nights and ending Ramadan strongly.
Try this week
Make frequent dua throughout fasting days.
Increase Quran recitation, prayer, taraweeh, mosque attendance, and Ramadan learning.
Set a Ramadan charity goal and give even small amounts.
Abandon addictions, disobedience, bad habits, and laziness.
Seek Laylatul Qadr on every night of the last ten nights.
End Ramadan strongly and continue its good habits afterward.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“this Ramadan Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has given us in our facility for us to get closer to Him”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 8:30
“even if you don't have any wealth you can still get something not having wealth is not an excuse unfortunately”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 12:07
“let not laziness deprive you of the blessings of this month because in it is a night which is better than 83 years of worship”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 24:19
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that reaching another Ramadan is a blessing to be grateful for. He explained that fasting helps us grow in taqwa: being conscious of Allah, following His guidance, being content with His gifts, and preparing for the hereafter. He asked us to think about whether we are more worried about missing gatherings and entertainment or missing opportunities to come closer to Allah. He encouraged us to make dua throughout the fasting day, connect with the Qur'an, give charity, and value even small good deeds. Caring for our parents and neighbors is part of that goodness too. He urged us to keep our worship strong through the end of Ramadan and seek Laylatul Qadr throughout the last ten nights.

  1. What is one blessing you feel especially thankful for this Ramadan?
  2. What would you like to make dua for during your day?
  3. What could we do together this week to care for a neighbor or share food?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Mu'min Mosque3528 Westfield Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Mu'min Mosque44 khutbahs
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