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

Ramadan builds taqwa through focused worship

Al-Madina
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In one sentence

Ramadan is a divinely ordained opportunity to develop taqwa through correct belief, fasting, Quran recitation, prayer, repentance, and focused worship.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Welcomes the approaching month of Ramadan and urges believers to seek Allah’s forgiveness.
  2. Explains that fasting was prescribed to earlier nations and aims to produce taqwa.
  3. Emphasizes correct belief and aqidah as the foundation of genuine piety.
  4. Connects Ramadan especially with the Quran, tarawih, tahajjud, dhikr, and spiritual purification.
  5. Encourages reducing worldly activity, considering i'tikaf, and making frequent dua at special times.
Try this week
Fast during Ramadan.
Attend tarawih and increase tahajjud and other worship.
Recite the Quran frequently.
Increase dhikr, istighfar, and the declaration of faith.
Reduce unnecessary activities and consider i'tikaf.
Make dua between adhan and iqamah and at suhoor.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to explain that fasting was prescribed for believers and that Ramadan is connected with the Quran and guidance.
Surah 9Used to explain that Allah established twelve months, including four sacred months.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So taqwa will not come unless and until we have the belief which Rasulullah has brought from Allah.”
Al-Madina · Woodlawn, MD
Play from 15:37
“this is the month in which the Quran has been revealed. And what is Quran? Quran is... Quran is the book which gives the guidance to the entire mankind.”
Al-Madina · Woodlawn, MD
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“So Allah SWT said that you call and you ask that I accept your dua.”
Al-Madina · Woodlawn, MD
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“Between azan and aqamat, five. Five prayers, azan and aqamat, make dua. Make dua. Sehri time, make dua.”
Al-Madina · Woodlawn, MD
Play from 29:41
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb described Ramadan as a special month for forgiveness, fasting, Quran, and worship. He reminded us that fasting is meant to build taqwa, which includes sincere belief and staying away from wrongdoing. He encouraged us to pray tarawih, recite more Quran, remember Allah, and make humble dua. He also suggested reducing unnecessary activities so the family can give Ramadan more attention.

  1. What is one worship habit you would like to strengthen in Ramadan?
  2. When is a good time for our family to make dua together?
  3. How can we make more room for Quran this Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Madina Masjid1502 Woodlawn Dr, Suite #102, Baltimore, MD 21207Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:30 PM · Iqamah 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Madina30 khutbahs
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