Keep striving after Ramadan with humility
“No one would enter Jannah because of what they have done.”
A true believer continues striving after Ramadan with humility and fear that their deeds may not be accepted, relying ultimately on Allah's mercy rather than feeling secure because of limited worship.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Begins with praise, prayers for the sick and suffering, and supplications for deceased loved ones.
- Discusses the moon sighting and announces community programs, fundraising, madrasa, and mosque etiquette.
- Explains Hasan al-Basri's distinction between the believer who strives and fears rejection and the hypocrite who feels secure.
- Warns against justifying spiritual neglect with statements such as having fasted Ramadan or having a clean heart.
- Encourages continued worship after Ramadan through fasting, prayer, remembrance, Quran recitation, and mosque attendance.
- Uses prophetic teachings to explain that Paradise is entered through Allah's mercy, not deeds alone.
- Concludes that believers should minimize their sense of accomplishment and keep asking Allah to accept their deeds.
In the khateeb's words
“A believer, whenever good deeds come, he try his best. If it's fasting, he try to fast.”
“And this is a sign of a mu'min. Of a believer. That is, he has this fear. Whether all his good actions is accepted by Allah.”
“No one would enter Jannah. Because of what they have done.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us to keep growing in worship after Ramadan. He warned against using a good thing we have done as an excuse to stop trying in other areas. He encouraged us to make time for prayer, remembering Allah, and reading Quran alongside our daily responsibilities. He described believers as people who try their best and care about whether their deeds are sincere and accepted by Allah. Allah has given us more blessings than our deeds can repay, so we depend on His mercy and ask Him to accept our efforts.
- What is one good habit from Ramadan you would like to keep practicing?
- When could we make a little time together for Quran or remembering Allah?
- Which blessing from Allah are you especially thankful for today, and why?
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