73:56 This is an amanah that…74:33 There's no such thing…75:56 Or would we rather…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 27, 2026.

Ramadan should center on the Quran

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“There's no such thing as complete freedom.”

The khateeb, at 74:33

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In one sentence

Ramadan should deepen taqwa by centering the Quran and using our freedom of choice to submit to Allah rather than worldly pressures.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Ramadan is presented as the month of the Quran and guidance.
  2. Listeners are urged to recite, listen to, study, and reflect on the Quran, especially at night.
  3. Examples from early scholars illustrate intense Quran devotion during Ramadan.
  4. Companion sayings describe the Quran's spiritual rank and its blessing in Muslim homes.
  5. Families are urged to encourage Quran memorization and practice, while abandoning procrastination.
  6. The English section explains human choice as an amanah and contrasts submission to Allah with slavery to worldly influences.
  7. The khutbah concludes by urging allegiance to people of taqwa and praying for Muslims, including Gaza's oppressed.
Try this week
Set regular Ramadan time for Quran recitation, listening, study, and reflection, especially at night.
Approach the Quran through memorization, understanding, and action.
Encourage children to memorize and recite the Quran.
Stop postponing Quran reading and begin immediately rather than promising to start later.
Choose companions and habits that support taqwa instead of worldly pressure, addiction, ego, or peer influence.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariIbn Abbas's report of Jibril reviewing the Quran with the Prophet every Ramadan night supports Quran study and recitation.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This is an amanah that Allah SWT has given us.”
ICCC · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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“There's no such thing as complete freedom. Everyone is a slave.”
ICCC · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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“Or would we rather choose to be dragged down alongside the people that are obsessed and attached with this dunia?”
ICCC · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Play from 75:56
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Cultural Center (ICCC)879 S Beverwyck Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054ArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCC75 khutbahs
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