Ramadan turns prayer into care for others
“The real gem of du'a is an opportunity to pray to Allah for other people.”
As Ramadan approaches, believers should deepen their connection to Allah through outward-focused prayer, remembrance of the deceased, poverty relief, responsible spending, and sincere repentance.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Quran recitation and extended supplication establish repentance, accountability, and hope in Allah’s mercy.
- Ramadan is presented as a month of exceptional mercy and closeness to God, not merely abstinence from food and drink.
- The opening of the Ramadan dua is explained as a call to pray for deceased loved ones through dua, prayer, Quran, and charity.
- The word “all” expands concern beyond one community toward poverty relief for wider society.
- Poverty’s spiritual and psychological harms are discussed alongside advice on careful spending, avoiding unnecessary debt, and supporting social services.
- Financial privilege should give children room to develop spiritually rather than merely restart financial accumulation.
- The story of Hur ibn Yazid al-Riyahi closes with repentance, forgiveness, and freedom from guilt.
In the khateeb's words
“but the real gem of du'a is an opportunity to pray to Allah for other people”
“make sure that before we especially before we eat or break our fast think of five people right”
For the dinner table
Ramadan is more than going without food and drink; it is a chance to draw closer to Allah through mercy, prayer, and reflection. The khateeb encouraged us to pray every day for several people, remember loved ones who have died, and offer prayer, Quran, or charity on their behalf. He also reminded us that caring for everyone means helping people facing poverty, so we should spend wisely, avoid unnecessary debt, and support community services. If we have financial ease, we can use it to give our children room to grow spiritually. Hur’s story shows that it is never too late to recognize a wrong, seek forgiveness, and return with a sincere heart.
- Who could we remember in our prayers before iftar this week?
- What is one way our family could help someone facing poverty?
- What can Hur’s story teach us about saying sorry and changing direction?
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