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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 17, 2025.

The Quran builds resilient believers

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In one sentence

The Sahaba endured persecution because the Quran built their relationship with Allah, and we should prepare for Ramadan by establishing that same relationship now.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah recounts the Sahaba’s persecution, including the boycott, Ta’if, Ammar’s family, and Bilal.
  2. Aisha’s account explains how early revelation built faith through reminders of Heaven, Hell, and Allah’s relationship with believers.
  3. The Hijrah, defensive permission, zakat, qibla change, and Ramadan show how spiritual preparation enabled difficult obedience.
  4. The companions’ first Ramadan culminated in resilience and victory at Badr despite being greatly outnumbered.
  5. As Ramadan approaches, listeners are urged to follow the companions’ playbook of reliance on Allah and connection with the Quran.
  6. The khutbah closes by emphasizing Quranic healing, continuous Quran engagement, Friday worship, and supplication.
Try this week
Begin building a relationship with the Quran immediately, before Ramadan starts.
Fast Ramadan with faith and hope for Allah’s reward.
Pray Qiyam al-Layl and seek Laylatul Qadr.
Increase blessings upon the Prophet on Friday and leave worldly business when Jumu’ah is called.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 25Used to explain that gradual revelation strengthened the Prophet’s heart.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala built these people up by building their relationship and their connection with Him Jalla Fi Ula”
KCIC · Armourdale, KS
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“This Qur'an was everything to them. It was the connection they needed with their creator Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala.”
KCIC · Armourdale, KS
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The companions of the Prophet endured boycott, abuse, and danger, but their faith stayed strong because the Quran connected them to Allah and the Hereafter. Their gradual spiritual preparation helped them accept difficult commands and face Ramadan and the Battle of Badr with courage. As Ramadan approaches, we are urged to begin building our own relationship with the Quran now, not wait for the first day. We should fast with sincere faith, pray at night, seek Laylatul Qadr, and let the Quran remain with us after Ramadan. Friday also gives us special opportunities, including sending blessings upon the Prophet and leaving business when the prayer is called.

  1. What could help us build a stronger relationship with the Quran this week?
  2. Which Ramadan practice would you like to prepare for early?
  3. How can we make Fridays more meaningful as a family?
Where it was given

The masjid

Kansas City Islamic Center923 S Bethany St, Kansas City, KS 66105Jumu'ah Khutba 1:00 PM · Salah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at KCIC8 khutbahs
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