Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 19, 2026.
Welcome Ramadan with worship and repentance
“Attend the masjid instead of staying home in bed.”
In one sentence
Ramadan must be welcomed with awareness of its extraordinary blessings, sincere repentance, focused worship, and determined use of time.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Accountability before Allah makes deeds more important than worldly possessions.
- Routine can make believers heedless of Ramadan's true value.
- Ramadan is uniquely blessed, offering mercy, forgiveness, worship, and Laylat al-Qadr.
- Believers should actively expose themselves to Ramadan's opportunities for mercy.
- Preparation begins with sincere intentions and repentance from sins and wasted time.
- Listeners are urged to prioritize the masjid, Quran, remembrance, fasting, and prayer.
Try this week
Make a sincere intention to be present and take full advantage of Ramadan.
Repent from sins, unlawful relationships, unlawful consumption, fighting, backbiting, and disputes.
Repent from wasting time and replace meaningless activity with worship.
Attend the masjid, pray Taraweeh, recite the Quran, and make dhikr.
Fast Ramadan and seek to stand in prayer during Laylat al-Qadr.
Send peace and blessings upon the Prophet when his name is mentioned.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the first step of truly taking advantage of a blessing taking advantage of an opportunity is to understand the greatness of the moment that a person is in”
“Attend the masjid instead of staying home in bed. Recite the Quran instead of grabbing the phone.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Ramadan is not just another month; it is a special opportunity filled with Allah's mercy, forgiveness, and guidance. What we will ultimately carry into our meeting with Allah is our deeds, not our possessions or status. We should prepare by making sincere intentions, repenting from sins and wasted time, and forgiving others. During Ramadan, we can attend the masjid, pray, recite the Quran, remember Allah, and seek Laylat al-Qadr. Even small sincere efforts matter, so every family member can take meaningful steps toward Allah.
- What is one Ramadan blessing you do not want to take for granted?
- What phone habit or distraction could you replace with Quran or dhikr?
- What small good deed can you begin doing every day?
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