Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 21, 2026.
Keep Ramadan’s worship alive after Eid
“You can make any kind of dua in any language that you know and you speak.”
In one sentence
The spiritual gains of Ramadan should continue through small, consistent worship, regular Qur'an and dua, fasting, and renewed family ties and compassion.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Continue Ramadan's worship through consistent salah, fasting, and Qur'an recitation.
- Make dua regularly, in any language, asking for goodness in this life and the hereafter.
- Celebrate Eid by smiling, spreading joy, forgiving estranged relatives, and reconnecting with family.
- Pray for acceptance of Ramadan worship, continued good deeds and charity, healing, mercy, and righteous children.
- Pray for relief and liberation for communities suffering around the world.
Try this week
Continue regular salah, including two rak'ahs before sleeping.
Fast six days of Shawwal, along with optional middle-of-the-month, Monday, and Thursday fasts if able.
Keep a regular connection with Qur'an recitation.
Make dua throughout the day, in any language, asking for goodness in this life and the hereafter.
Forgive and reconnect with relatives by calling or sending an Eid message.
Continue good deeds and charity.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Both fasting and recitation of the Qur'an They intercede for the person on the day of judgment Siyam they will say Ya Allah I stop them from eating and drinking”
“You can make any kind of dua In any language that you know and you speak And Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will make inshallah Make it happen or even give you the reward for saying it”
“Send them a text message Say Eid Mubarak Wallahi you never know all these good things Even might be small What kind of impact they might create on yourself In your family and in the other people as well”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Ramadan should be a beginning, not an ending. We are encouraged to keep small, steady habits such as prayer, Qur'an recitation, fasting, and dua, trusting that consistency matters. Eid is also a time to smile, forgive, reconnect with relatives, and spread joy through a call or message. We should continue asking Allah to accept our worship, heal the sick, show mercy to the deceased, bless our children, and relieve people suffering around the world.
- What is one small Ramadan habit you want to keep this week?
- Who could our family call or text to share Eid joy?
- What is one dua you want to make for someone who is hurting?
Keep listening
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