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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Ramadan offers sinners a path to forgiveness

EPIC · Yasir Qadhi

“Allah does not care about the past quantity of your sins.”

The khateeb, at 15:14

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In one sentence

Ramadan is a divinely gifted opportunity for every Muslim, including sinners, to seek forgiveness through sincere, realistic increases in worship and generosity, then carry renewed inner strength into service to humanity.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ramadan is a universal gift, and even sinners who honor it show an opening toward taqwa.
  2. Allah makes forgiveness accessible in Ramadan; sincerity and personal improvement matter more than past sins.
  3. Listeners should raise their own bar through Quran, fasting, prayer, character, dua, dhikr, and generosity.
  4. Because Ramadan may be one’s final opportunity, listeners should pursue it with urgency and strong intention.
  5. Spiritual renewal should strengthen, not replace, responsible engagement with Islamophobia, misinformation, and suffering in the world.
Try this week
Purify your intention and aim to make this Ramadan better than today and better than the previous one.
Set a realistic, regular Quran routine, even five or ten minutes daily, and listen to Quran while driving.
Fast with sincere intention, maintain the five daily prayers, and control anger, speech, eyes, and character.
Increase dua and dhikr, especially when breaking the fast, wherever you are and whenever you have time.
Give generously through money, time, kindness, and practical help.
Correct misinformation about Muslims and Palestinians with wisdom and knowledge, while embodying Islamic values in daily life.
Prioritize spiritual renewal so that stronger iman prepares you to face the world’s challenges.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ramadan is not just the month for the religious people. It is not just the month for the pious people.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 4:21
“Allah does not care about the past quantity of your sins. It is irrelevant in the eyes of Allah. Allah cares about the quality of your sincerity right now.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 15:14
“The goal is very simple to raise the bar in your personal life. The goal is you do the best you can do.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 17:12
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan is Allah's gift to every Muslim, including anyone who feels distant from faith or ashamed of past mistakes. He encouraged us to seek forgiveness sincerely and welcome people's efforts to change instead of mocking them. We can aim to become better than we were yesterday, choosing realistic, regular steps in Quran, prayer, fasting, dua, and remembering Allah. Fasting should also improve our character, and generosity can mean giving money, time, or practical help. Ramadan is a chance to strengthen our hearts while continuing to care for others and contribute to the world around us.

  1. What could we say to help someone feel welcome when they are trying to come closer to Allah?
  2. What small act of worship could you make part of your daily Ramadan routine?
  3. Who could we help this week by sharing our time or lending a hand?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebYasir QadhiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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