Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 7, 2026.
Ramadan revives the beauty of night prayer
“The night prayer is a beautiful ibadah year round.”
In one sentence
Ramadan is the ideal time to revive qiyam, especially in the last third of the night, because sincere prayer, supplication, and repentance cultivate taqwa and bring forgiveness and reward.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Ramadan fasting aims to transform believers and develop taqwa.
- The muttaqeen are described as praying at night and seeking forgiveness before dawn.
- Night prayer is valuable year-round, with heightened reward during Ramadan.
- The last third of the night is presented as a special time for supplication and forgiveness.
- The khutbah closes with prayers for afflicted people and salvation from the Fire.
Try this week
Pray qiyam during Ramadan.
Use the last third of the night for supplication.
Seek Allah's forgiveness before dawn.
Approach worship with both fear and hope.
Draw nearer to Allah through prayer, prostration, and remembrance.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“They would sleep little at night. They would be afraid standing in prayer. Performing sujood. Supplicating to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. Coming closer to Him.”
“The night prayer is a beautiful ibadah year round. But when the time is as blessed as the time of Ramadan. And the month of Ramadan. Then the reward is even greater.”
“In Ramadan there is no time like now. To fulfill these beautiful ibadahat. And to draw nearer to Allah Azza wa Jal.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan is a time to grow closer to Allah and develop taqwa. Night prayer is a beautiful act of worship all year, but Ramadan gives it special importance and reward. The people closest to Allah leave their beds, pray, and ask forgiveness before dawn with both fear and hope. We are encouraged to use these nights for prayer, supplication, repentance, and concern for people who are suffering.
- What would make waking up for a short night prayer easier?
- What is one thing you would ask Allah for before dawn?
- How can our family help someone who is sick, hungry, or hurting?
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