Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 27, 2026.
Use Ramadan to transform your life
“Islam gives life a purpose and that purpose becomes your compass.”
In one sentence
Islam gives life a higher purpose, and Ramadan should be used intentionally to set spiritual goals, push one’s limits, and pursue lasting transformation.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Gratitude for Allah’s blessings requires humility, responsibility, and consistent effort during the remaining Ramadan.
- A purpose-driven life differs from mere ambition, routine, or following desires.
- The Prophet transformed the companions by giving them a mission, while later Islam was reduced to rituals and personal rules.
- Purpose-driven thinking aligns intentions and actions with Allah’s purpose.
- Muslims should set clear Ramadan goals and evaluate their success rather than avoid accountability.
- Ramadan worship should produce lasting improvements in iman, character, self-control, habits, Quran, and salah.
Try this week
Continue strong Ramadan worship and push beyond one’s usual spiritual limits.
Pray as much as possible at night, spend more time with the Quran, make frequent du'a, and maintain dhikr.
Before acting, ask why you are doing it, whether Allah wants it now, and what the Prophet would do.
Set clear Ramadan goals for iman, character, self-control, habits, Quran, and salah.
Review those goals after Ramadan to measure lasting change.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 29Used to promise guidance to those who strive for Allah’s cause.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Everything is a blessing, everything is a favor, everything is a test It is meant for you to be more grateful, more thankful, more humble and more generous”
“Islam gives life a purpose And that purpose becomes your compass And your guiding priority In all your decisions And on all your choices”
“you do something with intention it becomes an act of worship you do it without intention it becomes a habit”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that Islam is meant to give our lives a clear purpose, not just a list of routines. Ramadan is a special chance to set goals, work hard, and ask whether our worship, character, self-control, and relationship with the Quran are improving. We should pause before our actions, renew our intention, and ask whether what we are doing serves Allah’s purpose. The goal is to leave Ramadan changed in ways that continue after the month ends.
- What is one thing you can do this week with a better intention?
- What is one Ramadan habit you hope to keep after Eid?
- How can you tell whether you are getting closer to Allah?
Keep listening
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