Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 20, 2026.
True Eid comes from obeying Allah
“Every day that we choose Allah over our desires is a day of Eid.”
In one sentence
True Eid is the continuing joy, gratitude, and protection that come from obeying Allah after Ramadan.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Connects Eid and Jum'ah to gratitude for Ramadan and Allah's promise of ease in Surah al-Baqarah.
- Argues that obedience brings barakah, while disobedience removes spiritual protection.
- Explains how Ramadan's limited duration can benefit the rest of the year.
- Defines gratitude through knowing halal and haram and treating fasting as a shield.
- Applies the message through avoiding sin, guarding the tongue, lowering the gaze, praying on time, and seeking forgiveness.
- Closes with prayers for suffering communities and an announcement about Muhammad Ba's janazah.
Try this week
Continue Ramadan's discipline after Eid by avoiding sin and guarding the tongue.
Lower the gaze, pray on time, and seek Allah's forgiveness daily.
Learn what is halal and haram and set boundaries against what displeases Allah.
Respond to hardship with patience, certainty in Allah, and the taught supplication.
Make dua for Muhammad Ba, greet his brother, offer condolences, and attend the janazah after Dhuhr the following day.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:185The Ramadan verse frames Allah's intent as ease, completion, glorification, and gratitude.
Quran 51:56Humanity's purpose of worship supports the khutbah's emphasis on obedience to Allah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Every day that we choose Allah over our desires is a day of Eid. Because true obedience isn't tied to a date. It is tied to following that which Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has guided us to.”
“Live life like it is Ramadan so that when you die and meet Allah, it is like the day of Eid.”
“Because obedience brings joy. And repentance brings peace. And closeness to Allah brings true celebration.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan can leave blessings in our lives long after the month ends. He explained that Allah intends ease for us and that obeying Him benefits us and brings blessings into our daily lives. Eid is a time to thank Allah, and we show that thanks through our choices as well as our words. The lessons of fasting include watching our speech, avoiding arguments, and turning away from what displeases Allah. By continuing to pray, seeking forgiveness, and choosing what pleases Allah, we can keep finding joy and peace in closeness to Him.
- What is one habit from Ramadan you would like our family to keep doing together?
- How could you show Allah your thanks through something you do tomorrow?
- When an argument starts, what could help you choose kinder words?
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