Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 28, 2026.
Ramadan should make us more compassionate
In one sentence
Ramadan should train Muslims not only to endure hunger, but to imitate the Prophet’s compassion, patience, generosity, and practical care for grieving and needy people.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The khutbah frames Ramadan around taqwa, upright speech, and obedience to Allah.
- The story of Jabir’s camel illustrates the Prophet’s compassion, generosity, and attention to family burdens.
- The story of Ibn Iyas al-Muzani shows prophetic consolation through patience and hope for Jannah.
- The speaker applies these lessons to mercy, patience, and empathy toward family, friends, and neighbors.
- Ramadan is connected to feeding fasting people, Zakat al-Fitr, and helping needy people in Gaza and the local community.
- The khutbah closes with prayers for guidance, families, peace, and the Muslim community.
Try this week
Notice and respond compassionately to the burdens of family, friends, and neighbors.
Use fasting to train the nafs in patience, empathy, and self-control.
Feed someone who is fasting to share in the reward.
Give Zakat al-Fitr to purify shortcomings and support needy people.
Help needy people in Gaza and the local community through trustworthy channels.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Meillä on, me aina ajattelemme Jännää, jota Jumala antaa meille, - jos me onnistumme ja ollaan kärsiväisiä.”
“A fasting person, a fasting poor person, he would have the same ajur.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
This khutbah reminded us that Ramadan is a time to grow in kindness and generosity. In the story of Jabir, the Prophet, peace be upon him, noticed a young man struggling, took time to talk with him, and helped him with his needs. He also encouraged Jabir to show love toward his wife, reminding us that kindness belongs at home too. The khateeb connected fasting with understanding people who do not have enough and urged us to help people in Gaza and in our own community. We can carry these lessons beyond Ramadan by paying attention, offering comfort, and sharing what we have.
- What could you do when you notice someone being left behind, like Jabir was?
- How could we show extra kindness to someone at home this week?
- What is one way our family could help someone during Ramadan and keep helping afterward?
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