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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 14, 2026.

Seize Ramadan's final nights in worship

Al-Hidaya · Djafer Sebkhaoui

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is giving us windows of rahmah, opportunities of rahmah, opportunities of gaining nearness to Him, opportunities of ibadah.”

The khateeb, at 9:03

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In one sentence

The remaining days and nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights that may include Laylat al-Qadr, should be seized through worship, repentance, forgiveness, charity, and communal devotion.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains the Prophet’s increased worship during the last ten nights.
  2. Introduces Laylat al-Qadr, its immense reward, and the uncertainty of its exact night.
  3. Recommends i'tikaf or whatever mosque worship time one can manage.
  4. Teaches Aisha’s supplication for forgiveness and connects receiving forgiveness with forgiving others.
  5. Instructs on Zakat al-Fitr, additional charity, and masjid support.
  6. Announces final-night programs and concludes with prayers for the community and oppressed people.
Try this week
Ask Allah for forgiveness and use the remaining days of Ramadan intentionally.
Worship during the remaining odd nights, especially nights 25, 27, and 29.
Perform i'tikaf in the masjid for whatever time is manageable, with the intention of worship.
Recite the supplication asking Allah to forgive you.
Forgive people who have wronged you.
Pay the stated $15 Zakat al-Fitr for each household member, including an eligible newborn, immediately if unpaid.
Attend the announced overnight masjid programs and make du'a for yourself, relatives, volunteers, and suffering people.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 97Used to explain that Laylat al-Qadr is better than a thousand months.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It teach us to seize the opportunity. Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is giving us windows of rahmah, opportunities of rahmah, opportunities of gaining nearness to Him, opportunities of ibadah.”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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“All people will be able to go to Jannah except the one who refuses.”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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“We wanted to be forgiven, therefore forgive. And these are the best days and the best nights to forgive my dear brothers and sisters.”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan passes quickly, but the days that remain are still opportunities to draw closer to Allah. He encouraged us to ask for forgiveness, renew our effort, and strengthen our relationships with family. He described Laylatul Qadr as a hidden jewel in the last ten nights and encouraged us to seek it through worship and du'a. He taught a short prayer asking Allah to pardon us and reminded us to forgive others too. He also urged the community to give, pay Zakatul Fitr promptly so it can reach those who need it, and pray for volunteers and people facing hardship.

  1. What could you do to help someone in our family feel loved?
  2. Who helps us at the masjid, and how could we thank them and include them in our du'a?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Hidaya Center of Latham322 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:30 PMKhateebDjafer SebkhaouiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Hidaya53 khutbahs
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