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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 13, 2026.

Treat Ramadan as your final chance

ISSP

“It's not your role in this dunya to judge people.”

The khateeb, at 11:41

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be approached as a precious, possibly final opportunity for balanced worship, repentance, humility, and encouragement rather than judgment of fellow Muslims.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Ramadan is presented as Allah's greatest gift and a chance for intensified worship.
  2. Obligatory dawn prayer should take priority over optional night worship when they conflict.
  3. Simple, frequent remembrance of Allah is recommended because it is easy and weighty.
  4. Listeners are told not to judge people who return to the mosque or begin wearing hijab during Ramadan.
  5. Stories of Abu Bakr and Umar emphasize humility and the possibility that others surpass one's worship.
  6. Leaving what does not concern us, making daily repentance, and treating Ramadan as the last are emphasized.
  7. Community announcements cover local protections, iftar participation, and mosque expansion support.
Try this week
Protect the obligatory dawn prayer when it conflicts with optional night prayer.
Practice simple, frequent remembrance of Allah.
Welcome and encourage people attending the mosque or wearing hijab for the first time.
Avoid judging or discussing matters that do not concern you.
Make repentance and seeking forgiveness part of each day.
Treat Ramadan as potentially your last and maximize its worship opportunities.
Provide iftar for fellow Muslims and support the mosque expansion commitment announced by the speaker.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Recited during the opening and closing portions.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Salatul Fajrī is more important than each and every Salah”
ISSP · St. Petersburg, FL
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“It's not your role in this dunya to judge people. It's not your mission in this dunya to judge others.”
ISSP · St. Petersburg, FL
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“A good sign of your Iman and your Islam and your submission to Allah and perfection for your Deen is to leave whatever doesn't concern you.”
ISSP · St. Petersburg, FL
Play from 19:05
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Sheikh Hesham described Ramadan as a gift and encouraged us to prepare for it with worship and repentance. He reminded us to protect obligatory prayers, especially Fajr, when planning extra night worship. He asked us to welcome people who begin coming to the masjid or wearing hijab in Ramadan, encouraging them instead of judging their past. Our good deeds should help us grow in humility, and we should leave alone things that do not concern us. As a family, we can ask Allah for forgiveness and help in remembering Him and worshipping Him well.

  1. How could we help each other make time for prayer this Ramadan?
  2. What could you say to help someone feel welcome when they come to the masjid?
  3. What is one habit you would like to improve before Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Saint Petersburg (Masjid Al-Sunnah)2401 5th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705Jumu'ah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ISSP18 khutbahs
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