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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 23, 2026.

Forgiving others prepares us for Ramadan

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“If you want Allah to forgive you, then forgive others.”

The khateeb, at 6:13

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In one sentence

As Sha'ban prepares believers for Ramadan, they should seek Allah's forgiveness by forgiving others, overcoming ego, and repairing broken relationships.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with praise, testimony of faith, and reminders to follow Allah and the Prophet.
  2. Introduces Sha'ban as an overlooked month when deeds are raised and the Prophet fasted frequently.
  3. Warns against cultural misconceptions about mid-Sha'ban while emphasizing forgiveness and avoiding shirk and grudges.
  4. Uses Abu Bakr's response to the slander against Aisha to illustrate forgiving serious personal harm.
  5. Urges believers to overcome ego, stop holding grudges, and reconcile within three days.
  6. Closes with Arabic prayers, exhortations, and Quranic reminders.
Try this week
Increase fasting and worship during Sha'ban in preparation for Ramadan.
Make a deliberate decision to forgive people who have wronged you for Allah's sake.
Stop holding grudges, envy, and resentment against others.
Resolve disputes and restore communication instead of remaining estranged for more than three days.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to call believers to fear Allah and remain Muslim.
Surah 33Used to connect truthful speech with corrected deeds and forgiveness.
Surah 24Used through the false accusation against Aisha and Allah's appeal to Abu Bakr to forgive.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Do you want Allah To forgive you If you want Allah To forgive you Then forgive others”
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“It is not suitable It is not acceptable For a believer Not to talk to his Fellow brother or sister More than three days”
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“But if I want Allah to forgive me If we want Allah to forgive us Then we have to Obey Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Sha'ban is a special month before Ramadan, and the Prophet fasted more during it than in other months besides Ramadan. The sermon reminded us that Allah's forgiveness is connected to our willingness to forgive other people. Abu Bakr's example shows how difficult forgiveness can be, especially after a serious wrong, but also how faith can help us rise above hurt and ego. We should not let grudges continue, and we should work to restore relationships within three days. Increasing worship and fasting in Sha'ban can help us enter Ramadan with cleaner hearts.

  1. When has forgiving someone helped you feel closer to Allah?
  2. What is one peaceful step you could take to repair a strained relationship?
  3. How can our family prepare our hearts for Ramadan during Sha'ban?
Where it was given

The masjid

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