Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.
Small deeds keep faith alive after Ramadan
“The more you fear that day, my brother, the more you are concerned about that day.”
In one sentence
After Ramadan, believers should honestly assess their faith and preserve a small, consistent Quran-centered practice, motivated by awareness of the Day of Judgment and sincere service to others.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The speaker opens with self-assessment and the certainty and finality of the Day of Judgment.
- He explains Allah’s warnings about Hell as merciful protection, then urges post-Ramadan evaluation.
- He recommends maintaining small, tangible improvements in worship, especially daily Quran reading.
- He introduces tadabbur and explains ayat as signs pointing to Allah’s greatness, focusing on Surah al-Insan.
- He recounts the reported vow and charity story of Ali and Fatimah, connecting feeding the needy with fear of Judgment.
- He concludes that fear of Judgment should motivate sincere action and steadfastness in small deeds.
Try this week
Assess your post-Ramadan worship and identify one tangible improvement to maintain.
Read at least one page of the Quran daily and keep the practice consistent.
Reflect on Quranic descriptions of the Day of Judgment and examine how they affect your actions.
Choose a small, sincere act of worship and continue it steadily rather than pursuing unsustainable bursts.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 76Used the account of fulfilling a vow and feeding a poor person, orphan, and captive to connect sincere charity with fear of Judgment.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So the self-assessment after Ramadan is essential. It's crucial to look and assess myself and see how am I doing?”
“We're only feeding you, despite our need and fasting and hunger, we're only feeding you for the pleasure of Allah alone.”
“This tells you one thing, the more you fear that day, my brother, the more you are concerned about that day, the better for you, and the higher level of Iman you have, and the more Allah is pleased for you.”
“even if it's one page of the Quran, you do it once a day, is more beloved to Allah”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan should leave a lasting change in our lives. We should honestly examine our worship and keep at least one small good habit, such as reading a page of Quran every day. Thinking about the Day of Judgment should encourage sincere action, not just temporary feelings. The story of Ali and Fatimah also teaches us to give generously and seek Allah’s pleasure, even when we have little.
- What is one small good deed you could keep doing every day?
- How can thinking about the Day of Judgment help someone make better choices?
- Why might someone give to a needy person without expecting thanks?
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