Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.
Use Sha'ban to prepare for Ramadan
In one sentence
Muslims should use the overlooked month of Sha'ban to prepare spiritually, physically, and financially for Ramadan through consistent private worship and restored family ties.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Ramadan's approach and urges physical, mental, and financial preparation during Sha'ban.
- Uses the Usamah ibn Zayd hadith to present Sha'ban as an overlooked month when deeds are raised.
- Applies the overlooked-time principle to Salat al-Duha, Witr, night prayer, and monthly fasting.
- Argues that private worship can be more sincere and especially rewarding when one's environment does not support it.
- Reminds listeners about daily and weekly recording of deeds and warns against severing family ties.
- Closes by urging extra fasting in Sha'ban so Ramadan becomes easier and more fruitful.
Try this week
Begin preparing for Ramadan during Sha'ban by adjusting physically, mentally, and financially.
Fast additional days in Sha'ban to build stamina for Ramadan.
Pray Salat al-Duha, Witr, and voluntary night prayer.
Fast three days each month, especially the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth.
Maintain ties with parents and close relatives, even after disagreements.
Protect the daily prayers and aim to be present for Fajr.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“this is the time to start preparing physically mentally and financially to deal with this great month month of Ramadan that is coming with great opportunity for every Muslim”
“when people do not pay attention to a particular time and use that time to perform ibadah that could be the most sincere ibadah”
“you cannot cut them off you cannot disrespect them you cannot cut off you know your close family because they made you angry you cannot do that”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb said Ramadan is approaching and urged us to use Sha'ban as a training month. He encouraged gradual preparation through extra fasting and regular prayers such as Salat al-Duha and Witr, especially when these acts are easy to overlook. He explained that worship done privately can be especially sincere because it is between us and Allah. He also reminded us to protect ties with parents and close family, even when we feel hurt or angry. The goal is to arrive in Ramadan ready, intentional, and connected to Allah and our relatives.
- What is one worship habit you could begin before Ramadan?
- Why might private worship feel more sincere?
- How can we show care to a family member after a disagreement?
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