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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 21, 2026.

Ramadan turns fasting into nearness to Allah

MIIC · Tarif Shraim

“Each day and each night is meant to bring us closer and closer to our purpose.”

The khateeb, at 3:09

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In one sentence

Ramadan is Allah’s merciful invitation to transform and purify the heart by choosing Him over desires, leading to taqwa, forgiveness, and eternal nearness to Allah.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ramadan’s counted days are precious guests, bringing mercy, forgiveness, answered supplication, open Jannah, and chained Shaytan.
  2. Fasting is about more than hunger; it joins believers to the prophets and righteous servants in obedience.
  3. By restraining desires and guarding the tongue, eyes, ears, and heart, believers cleanse and revive themselves through remembrance.
  4. The khateeb connects the message to death and communal bereavement, asking listeners to consider how Allah sees their hearts now.
  5. He closes with supplications for forgiveness, softened hearts, families, the deceased, and relief for Palestine, Sudan, and Gaza.
Try this week
Fast Ramadan sincerely and treat each day as a precious opportunity.
Observe Taraweeh and the standing prayers of Ramadan.
Guard the tongue, eyes, ears, and heart from sinful or harmful impulses.
Choose Allah over cravings, ego, anger, and other desires.
Keep the tongue moist with remembrance, including la ilaha illallah, Subhanallah, and Alhamdulillah.
Ask Allah directly for help, forgiveness, softened hearts, and guidance.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2The counted days of Ramadan and fasting are presented as a path toward taqwa.
Surah 54
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Each day is meant for us to give up something Each day and each night Is meant to bring us closer and closer to our purpose”
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“Allah's not interested In your hunger Or my hunger It's about a greater joy”
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“Ramadan is the path Of the prophets And the righteous Servants of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminds us that Ramadan is a precious gift made of days that pass quickly, and each day brings mercy and a chance to draw closer to Allah. Fasting is not only about feeling hungry; it trains us to choose Allah over our cravings and to guard our tongues, eyes, ears, and hearts. Through prayer, remembrance, patience, and asking Allah for help, a tired or wounded heart can be cleansed and revived. The hope of Ramadan is forgiveness, taqwa, Jannah, and an eternal place of truth near Allah. We should remember those who have died and pray for suffering families and communities, including people in Palestine, Sudan, and Gaza.

  1. What is one thing you can give up for Allah this week?
  2. What helps your heart feel closer to Allah?
  3. If each Ramadan day were a guest, how would you welcome it?
Where it was given

The masjid

Maqaame Ibrahim Islamic Center6601 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817Jumu'ah Friday at 1:30 PMKhateebTarif ShraimMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MIIC18 khutbahs
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