Carry Ramadan's good habits forward
“The most dearest and precious of actions in the sight of Allah are those which are done consistently, even if they're little.”
The spiritual gains of Ramadan endure when Muslims minimize distractions, practice small good deeds consistently, remain sincere and steadfast, abandon one recurring sin, and help one another toward Paradise.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Opening announcements cover board voting, mosque construction, a hospitalized community member, and a traffic-team apology.
- Ramadan is meant to pause routine and deepen spiritual closeness, but its gains often fade afterward.
- Listeners are urged to reduce phone and screen distractions because time is life’s greatest asset.
- A hadith teaches that small deeds beloved to Allah are those performed consistently.
- Istiqamah is explained as sincere devotion, seeking Allah’s pleasure, and avoiding excuses.
- Steadfast believers are promised angels, reassurance, protection, and Paradise.
- The closing advice is to abandon one persistent evil, continue doing good, and support one another toward Paradise.
In the khateeb's words
“Why can't we continue with something at the very least, bare minimum, that we have been doing in the month of Ramadan, and carry it forward for the next 11 months?”
“The most dearest and precious of actions in the sight of Allah are those which are done consistently, even if they're little.”
“give up one evil thing that we've all been engrossed in for the past 11 months.”
“I would consider you my friend if you wish to see me in Jannah. And you consider me your friend if I wish to see you in Jannah.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan’s closeness to Allah should continue throughout the year. He encouraged us to spend less time on our phones and choose a small good deed we can do every day. He explained that remaining steadfast includes being sincere and seeking Allah’s pleasure rather than people’s approval. He also described the comfort angels bring to those who remain faithful and the joy of returning to our real home in the hereafter. Finally, he asked us to leave behind one sinful habit and help one another with caring reminders, because good friends want to see each other in Jannah.
- What is one good habit from Ramadan you would like to keep?
- What could we do together with some time away from our phones?
- How would you like someone to remind you when you are about to make a poor choice?
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