11:26 And not just the time.…21:03 Try to earn the love…22:46 It is a secret between…30:29 The Prophet sallallahu…
Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 6, 2026.

Welcome Ramadan by seeking Allah’s love

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“Try to earn the love of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 21:03

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In one sentence

Ramadan should be welcomed as a chance to draw near to Allah and win His love and mercy through sincere fasting, worship, repentance, remembrance, and disciplined speech.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Fasting is a relationship with Allah, prescribed to develop taqwa and accompanied by mercy for illness and travel.
  2. Ramadan offers immense reward, forgiveness, freedom from the Fire, and answered supplication.
  3. Believers should prepare goals and seek Allah’s love through extra prayer, charity, and remembrance.
  4. Allah’s mercy is essential, so believers should pursue sincere repentance and frequent forgiveness.
  5. Repentance includes leaving wasted time, gossip, and unnecessary social-media talk; speak good or remain silent.
  6. Listeners are encouraged to read about the Prophet’s life and attend the announced halaqa.
Try this week
Prepare for Ramadan now by setting specific spiritual goals.
Plan what you will ask Allah for in your supplications.
Fast sincerely while seeking Allah’s reward.
Increase extra prayer, charity, and remembrance of Allah.
Make daily tawbah and istighfar, aiming for frequent forgiveness.
Avoid gossip and unnecessary online discussion; speak good or remain silent.
Read about the Prophet’s life and attend the announced halaqa if possible.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And not just the time. Not just the food. It's a relationship between you and Allah.”
ISG · Germantown, MD
Play from 11:26
“Try to earn the love of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. Try to make Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala love you.”
ISG · Germantown, MD
Play from 21:03
“It is a secret between you and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and if you are sincere, Allah will not put you down.”
ISG · Germantown, MD
Play from 22:46
“The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, he said, "Either you say good or keep silent."”
ISG · Germantown, MD
Play from 30:29
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah encourages us to welcome Ramadan as a special opportunity to grow closer to Allah. Fasting is not only about leaving food and drink; it is a private relationship with Allah and a path toward taqwa. We should prepare by setting goals, increasing prayer, charity, remembrance, and supplication. We should also repent sincerely, avoid wasting time and gossip, and control what we say. The aim is to finish Ramadan having sought Allah’s forgiveness, mercy, and love.

  1. What is one Ramadan goal you would like to prepare for now?
  2. When is it better to stay silent instead of joining gossip?
  3. What could you ask Allah for in your Ramadan supplications?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Germantown19825 Blunt Rd, Germantown, MD 20876Jumu'ah 1:30 PM at ISG · 12:45 PM at CaseyArchiveAll khutbahs at ISG16 khutbahs
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