Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 18, 2026.
Worship should change how we live
In one sentence
The acceptance of Ramadan and other worship is shown not by quantity alone but by lasting change, humility, consistent small acts, heartfelt du'a, and united ethical action.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reflect on whether worship has produced real behavioral change and humility.
- Continue small, consistent acts of worship after Ramadan.
- Represent Islam through honesty, beauty, good character, and community strength.
- Respond to war, inequality, and inflation through unity and cooperation with people of conscience.
- Make heartfelt du'a, rely on Allah, and submit one's ego to Him.
- Build lasting habits through organization, activism, humility, and sincerity.
Try this week
Choose a small act of worship to maintain consistently after Ramadan.
Pray additional sunnah prayers or read Qur'an daily.
Make heartfelt du'a regularly, especially for family guidance and personal change.
Reflect on whether worship is producing humility and better conduct.
Practice honesty, kind speech, good character, and beautiful presentation.
Build unity and organization in the Muslim community and cooperate with people of good conscience.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“this small change that occurs it is a great sign from Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala that we made a change and we added something small to our daily routine”
“So we have to come back to our deen and inform people of who we are through our honesty, through our good akhlaat.”
“If we think that we are good enough, and we are such good people, that we don't need to rely on Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, or we forget to make du'ah, we are completely misguided.”
“It is not about how much ibad that we are doing. But it is how do we feel in our hearts.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah asks us to look for signs that our worship has been accepted, especially real change in our behavior and greater humility. After Ramadan, we should choose small acts of worship, such as sunnah prayer or daily Qur'an reading, and keep them consistent. The khateeb also reminded us to make heartfelt du'a, rely on Allah, and respond to His call when we feel helpless. He encouraged Muslims to show Islam through honesty, beautiful conduct, unity, organization, and cooperation with people of good conscience against war and injustice.
- What is one small good habit you could keep after Ramadan?
- How can humility change the way we treat people at home or school?
- What could our family do together when we feel worried or helpless?
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