Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 24, 2026.
Use Shaaban to prepare for Ramadan
King Fahad · Ahson
“Live a life of obedience to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and Allah will bless you with a death of submission to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
In one sentence
Because deeds are presented to Allah at daily, weekly, yearly, and lifelong endpoints, believers should seek forgiveness, remain obedient, and use Shaaban to prepare for Ramadan.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Urges regular istighfar, especially before Fajr, to improve one's record of deeds.
- Describes weekly presentations on Mondays and Thursdays and the yearly presentation during Shaaban.
- Emphasizes ending life in obedience, seeking steadfastness, and avoiding deviation from guidance.
- Calls Shaaban a preparation period for Ramadan through increased Quran recitation and worship.
- Concludes with supplications for acceptance, the oppressed, and community announcements about upcoming events and services.
Try this week
Make istighfar every day and every night.
Seek Allah's firmness and protection from deviation.
Fast on Mondays and Thursdays when able.
Increase Quran recitation during Shaaban.
Begin preparing for Ramadan before it starts.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 51:18Supports seeking forgiveness during the last part of the night before Fajr.
Quran 3:102Urges believers to maintain duty to Allah and die in submission.
Quran 2:185Describes Ramadan as the month in which the Quran was sent down as guidance.
Quran 16:90Closing recitation commands justice, excellence, and family support while forbidding wrongdoing.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So make istighfar every day and make istighfar every night as well.”
“So live a life of obedience to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and Allah will bless you with a death of submission to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“Prepare yourself for Ramadan. Because if you enter the month of Ramadan prepared, then you will be better able to take advantage of all of the opportunities that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has placed in that month.”
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