21:59 But this Qur'an is…22:32 This Qur'an is the…31:31 If you were able to…32:24 His character is the…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 6, 2026.

The Quran should shape life beyond Ramadan

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“This Qur'an is about tadabbur wa tadhakkur and then a'mal.”

The khateeb, at 21:59

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In one sentence

Ramadan should not be measured only by completing the Qur'an, but by believing it wholeheartedly, reading and pondering it, applying its guidance, and carrying its habits into the rest of life.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ramadan's Qur'an goal is reflection and practice, not mere completion.
  2. Believe the Qur'an fully and read it in a language you understand.
  3. Ponder its guidance and apply it personally, as the Companions did.
  4. Convey the Qur'an's message beyond the mosque walls.
  5. Carry Ramadan habits into the year so the Qur'an shapes character and society.
Try this week
Believe the Qur'an wholeheartedly rather than picking and choosing from it.
Read the Qur'an regularly in Arabic and/or a language you understand.
Pause to ponder what Allah asks and apply it to yourself.
Share Islam's message with people who do not know it, beyond mosque walls.
Carry Ramadan routines through the year, including one page of Qur'an and an extra sunnah prayer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But this Qur'an is about tadabbur wa tadhakkur and then a'mal. It is about thinking and pondering about this Qur'an and then putting into application.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 21:59
“This Qur'an is the manual for us to be successful, not just in this life, but more so the life of the hereafter.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 22:32
“If you were able to read one page of the Quran. Make your intention to continue to do that.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 31:31
“His character is the Quran. So if you want to be successful. It is this Quran.”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 32:24
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Frederick1250 Key Pkwy, Frederick, MD 21702ArchiveAll khutbahs at ISF78 khutbahs
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