Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.
How to keep Ramadan's taqwa alive
“The main goal of the fasting is to gain taqwa.”
In one sentence
Muslims should preserve Ramadan's taqwa through consistent fasting, prayer, Quran recitation, and continued concern for Al-Aqsa.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The sermon opens with advice to increase voluntary worship when spiritually energized and hold firmly to obligations when motivation declines.
- Fasting is explained as a means of attaining taqwa, not only during Ramadan but throughout the year.
- Listeners are encouraged to continue Ramadan practices through Shawwal fasting, voluntary night prayer, and daily Quran recitation.
- The khateeb urges Muslims to remember Al-Aqsa as a central Islamic concern and raise awareness of its closure.
- The sermon closes with supplications for Muslim strength, liberation of Al-Aqsa, and steadfastness.
Try this week
Fast six days of Shawwal after Ramadan.
Fast the Day of Arafah and Ashura, including an adjacent day around Ashura.
Pray four to six rak'ahs at home after Isha before sleeping.
Read the Quran daily for several minutes, ideally one juz' a day.
Keep Al-Aqsa in mind and raise awareness of its situation among fellow Muslims.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to explain that fasting is prescribed to cultivate taqwa and to introduce the obligation of Ramadan fasting.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“how my life should be after Ramadan the answer should be how did you live your life through Ramadan”
“the main goal of the fasting is to gain taqwa to attain taqwa”
“we can do it in our homes for four, six depends on again the level of energy we have”
“Al-Aqsa is not just a regular mosque and it's not a Palestinian mosque Al-Aqsa is the third holy mosque for us”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminds us that Ramadan should change how we live after Ramadan ends. Fasting helps us develop taqwa, or awareness of Allah, and we can continue that growth through extra fasting, prayer, and Quran reading. Small, steady acts at home can keep Ramadan's spirit alive throughout the year. The khutbah also asks Muslims to remember Al-Aqsa as the third holy mosque and to keep its situation in our minds and conversations. The goal is to remain grateful, motivated, and committed to worship.
- What Ramadan habit would you like to keep doing each week?
- How can our family make Quran reading or prayer easier to continue?
- What do you already know about Al-Aqsa, and what would you like to learn?
Keep listening
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