Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 7, 2026.
Seek Laylat al-Qadr before its signs
“Argumentation has no place for Ramadan.”
In one sentence
During Ramadan’s final ten nights, Muslims should intensify worship, avoid arguments, improve their character, make sincere dua, and seek Laylat al-Qadr without waiting for certainty.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reflects on Ramadan, Friday, and the perseverance shown at the Battle of Badr.
- Describes the Prophet’s intensified worship and resolve during Ramadan’s final ten nights.
- Explains meanings of qadr, the Quran’s revelation, the angels’ descent, and divine decree.
- Discusses why the exact date of Laylat al-Qadr is unknown and warns against argumentation.
- Encourages increasing existing worship, improving family character, and making dua for complete pardon.
- Describes possible signs of Laylat al-Qadr and urges worshippers to act before the signs are known.
Try this week
Increase existing worship during the final ten nights, including Quran, dhikr, Qiyam, and dua.
Use available free time for worship rather than entertainment or inactivity.
Avoid arguments and let family members see better character during Ramadan.
Repeat and teach children the dua asking Allah for complete pardon.
Seek Laylat al-Qadr throughout the final ten nights instead of waiting for its signs.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“argumentation has no place for Ramadan. There's no time for argumentation in the month of Ramadan. If you are hyper-focused on this component of Ramadan, you're losing the spirit of Ramadan.”
“This should be a time where family notices a difference in your akhlaq, in your character.”
“Everything you've already done is just a matter of increase. It's not a matter of you doing a specific action.”
“you have to take advantage of it in the moment because the signs appear after it's already over.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The speaker reminded us that the final ten nights of Ramadan deserve extra effort and attention. We should increase the good worship we already do, such as Quran, dhikr, Qiyam, and dua. We should also avoid arguments and become kinder, so our families can see a real change in our character. Since the signs of Laylat al-Qadr may only be recognized afterward, we should worship earnestly throughout the final ten nights.
- What is one good habit you could increase during the final ten nights?
- How can we make our home calmer and kinder during Ramadan?
- What would help you use an important night well without waiting for certainty?
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