The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.
Prepare your heart before Ramadan
“Clean this heart; this is the most important organ in the whole body.”
In one sentence
Use Sha'ban to prepare for Ramadan by purifying the heart, reconciling with others, and building sustainable habits of worship, charity, and Quran recitation.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Sha'ban as a neglected month for preparing spiritually for Ramadan.
- Explains that Ramadan worship becomes difficult when the soul has not been trained beforehand.
- Urges listeners to cleanse the heart by forgiving others and repairing broken relationships.
- Presents a preparation plan: mosque prayers, renewed wudu, nightly witr, Quran recitation, and daily charity.
- Encourages listeners to forgive immediately and reconcile before Ramadan.
- Concludes with supplications for guidance, the oppressed, the sick, and deceased Muslims.
Try this week
Arrange enough time off work for Jumu'ah, ideally two hours.
Pray the daily prayers at the masjid, especially Fajr and Isha.
Renew wudu before every prayer.
Pray witr every night, optionally after late-night prayer.
Recite Quran daily, aiming for one juz if possible.
Give daily sadaqa, even one or two dollars.
Forgive others and contact people with whom you have unresolved conflict.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 16:90Recited near the close as a reminder of justice, excellence, and moral conduct.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the one who only waits for ramadan he did not prepare himself or herself in this month”
“the first and foremost brothers and sisters is to clean this heart this is the most important organ in the whole body”
“today inshallah those of you who maybe even have wronged you or whatnot call them and say it's all good it's all fine may Allah forgive us both and forgive each other”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Sha'ban is a training month for Ramadan. We should prepare our hearts by forgiving people, repairing broken relationships, and letting go of resentment. We can also build steady habits such as praying at the masjid, renewing wudu, praying witr, reading Quran, and giving daily charity. Small consistent actions now can make Ramadan worship easier and more meaningful. The speaker encourages us to reconcile today rather than waiting until Ramadan begins.
- Who could we forgive or reconnect with before Ramadan?
- Which one habit could we practice every day during Sha'ban?
- How can our family give sadaqa together this week?
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