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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 21, 2026.

Keep Ramadan's gains through steady worship

Al-Huda · Yaseen Palwala
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In one sentence

Ramadan's success should lead to gratitude and consistent, modest worship afterward, especially through prayer, Shawwal fasting, and continued engagement with the Quran.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Ramadan's completion is a reason for gratitude rather than regret.
  2. Delaying suhoor and hastening iftar illustrate obedience to Allah's merciful guidance.
  3. Ramadan proves that Allah grants ability when believers take the first step and make effort.
  4. Believers should preserve Ramadan's gains through Shawwal fasting and consistent worship.
  5. Maintaining Fajr and Isha, regular Quran reading, and seeking Quranic understanding are emphasized.
Try this week
Make an intention to fast some days of Shawwal.
Continue attending Fajr and Isha in the masjid.
Choose small acts of worship and perform them consistently.
Read at least a page or half-page of Quran regularly.
If unable to read, look at the Quran and reflect that it is Allah's speech.
Make a stronger effort to understand the Quran.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Believers worship Allah alone and seek help from Him.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we will continue to do what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and His nabi kareem have ordered us to do precisely the way they have ordered us to do it”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
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“we need to continue to make that intention we need to continue to put in a minimal amount of effort”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
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“an action does done with consistency is more dear to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala than that done without consistency even if it is one”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
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“if you cannot get the tawfiq and the time to read pick up the quran take a look at the kalam of Allah say hadha kalamu rabbi and put it back”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the end of Ramadan is a time to thank Allah and rejoice, even if we wish we had done more. Completing our fasts and making time for worship were blessings made possible by Allah’s help. He explained that worship means following Allah’s guidance, including accepting ease, rather than adding difficulty ourselves. Ramadan showed us that we can build good habits, and small, consistent efforts can help us keep them. He encouraged us to renew our intentions, fast in Shawwal, continue attending Fajr and Isha at the masjid, and make regular time to read and understand the Quran.

  1. What is one thing from Ramadan that you feel thankful Allah helped you do?
  2. What small good habit would you like us to help each other keep?
  3. How could we make time together to read and understand a little Quran?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Huda1081 Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:00 PM · Iqamah 1:30 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:00 PM · Iqamah 2:30 PMKhateebYaseen PalwalaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Huda28 khutbahs
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