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March 13, 2026 / 24 Ramadan 1447: Hakeem Abdur Rahman
**Theme:** Laylatul Qadr: The Greatest Night of the Year
**In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.**
All praise is due to Allah, who sent down the Quran on the night of power. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his family, and his companions.
Dear brothers and sisters,
Tonight could be the night. Tomorrow night could be the night. The next night could be the night. We are now in the heart of the last ten days of Ramadan, searching for the most precious night of the entire year.
Allah tells us about this night in the Quran. He dedicated an entire surah to it. Surah Al-Qadr. Let me share its meaning with you:
**"Indeed, We sent the Quran down on the Night of Power.**
**And what will make you know what the Night of Power is?**
**The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.**
**The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter.**
**Peace it is until the emergence of dawn."**
*(Surah Al-Qadr, 97:1-5)*
Better than a thousand months. Do the math with me. A thousand months is more than 83 years. A lifetime of worship. All packed into one single night.
If you live to be 100 years old, you might get about 100 Ramadans. But this one night can give you the reward of 83 years of worship. That's like getting an entire extra lifetime of good deeds in just a few hours.
Think about what that means. If you are 30 years old, you might have 50 more Ramadans if Allah grants you a long life. But Laylatul Qadr can give you the reward of 83 years in one night. That's more than all the worship you could do in your entire remaining life.
This is not a small thing. This is the biggest sale of the year. This is Allah's special gift to this ummah. The Prophet ﷺ told us that Allah gave us this night so we could catch up to those who came before us and worshipped for long lifetimes.

## Second Khutbah
**All praise is due to Allah, who made this night a gift for the believers.**
Dear brothers and sisters,
Tonight is the 24th of Ramadan. One of the nights that could be Laylatul Qadr. Let me share with you everything you need to know to make the most of these remaining nights:


Let's make dua together right now, as if this very moment could be Laylatul Qadr:
O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive us.
O Allah, accept our fast and our prayers.
O Allah, let us catch Laylatul Qadr and worship You on it with sincere hearts.
O Allah, have mercy on our parents, living and deceased.
O Allah, protect our children and guide them to what You love.
O Allah, relieve the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Palestine and everywhere.
O Allah, give them victory and protect them.
O Allah, unite the Muslim ummah.
O Allah, enter us into Jannah without punishment.
**Ameen, ya Rabb al-'Alameen. Ameen.**
*Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdik, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa ant, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk.*
*Was-salamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.*

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Seventeen Days Done: The Best is Yet to Come: Hakeem Abdur Rahman
Date: March 6, 2026 / 17 Ramadan 1447
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
All praise is due to Allah, who has brought us through more than half of Ramadan. Peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his family, and his companions.
Dear brothers and sisters,
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
Here we are. Seventeen days of Ramadan have passed. Can you feel it? The month is moving fast now. It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming Ramadan with excitement, and now we are closer to the end than the beginning.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that the last ten days of Ramadan are the most special. Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said:
"When the last ten days of Ramadan began, the Prophet ﷺ would tighten his belt, stay awake at night, and wake his family."
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Tighten his belt means he worked harder. He increased his worship. He didn't slow down. He sped up. And he didn't do it alone. He woke his family. He brought everyone along.
Ramadan – Healing the Heart and Strengthening the Soul
Dear brothers and sisters,
We are now in the middle of Ramadan.
Some of us feel strong.
Some of us feel tired.
Some of us feel spiritual.
Some of us feel distant.
Ramadan meets us where we are —
Not where we pretend to be.

PART 1 — RAMADAN IS A MONTH OF HEALING
Allah says:
وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ ٱلْقُرْءَانِ مَا هُوَ شِفَآءٌۭ وَرَحْمَةٌۭ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۙ وَلَا يَزِيدُ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ إِلَّا خَسَارًۭا“We send down from the Qur’an that which is healing and mercy for the believers.”
— Surah Al-Isra 17:82
Healing from:
Guilt
Sadness
Anger
Fear
Brokenness
The Qur’an heals hearts before bodies.

PART 2 — ALLAH LOVES THE RETURNING SERVANT
No matter how far someone feels, Allah loves return.
Allah says: إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُحِبُّ ٱلتَّوَّٰبِينَ وَيُحِبُّ ٱلْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ
“Indeed, Allah loves those who constantly repent.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:222
Ramadan is not for perfect people —
It is for returning people.



PART 3 — DON’T GIVE UP HALFWAY
Dear B & S,
Some people start Ramadan strong, then slowly stop.
The Prophet ﷺ said:وَأَنَّ أَحَبَّ الأَعْمَالِ أَدْوَمُهَا إِلَى اللَّهِ، وَإِنْ قَلَّ
“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently. Even Little”
— Bukhari & Muslim
Even small deeds — keep them going.

PART 4 — RAMADAN IS A SAFE PLACE
Ramadan is where:
Du‘a feels close
Hearts feel softer
Tears feel lighter
Forgiveness feels possible
Do not rush through it. Live it.

🟫 SECOND KHUTBAH
Be Mercy for Others
Dear brothers and sisters,
A healed heart becomes a merciful heart.
The Prophet ﷺ said: مَنْ لا يَرْحَمْ لا يُرْحَم
“Those who show mercy will be shown mercy.”
— Tirmidhi
Be gentle. Be patient. Be forgiving. Be kind.

A Message to Families
Make Ramadan safe emotionally:
No shouting
No pressure
No fear
More mercy
More love
Let children love Islam through Ramadan.

📿 DU‘A
O Allah, heal our hearts and strengthen our faith.
O Allah, accept our fasting and our prayers.
O Allah, forgive our sins and wash our hearts clean.
O Allah, remove our sadness and replace it with peace.
O Allah, bring peace to our homes, our communities, and the world.
Ameen.

Dear believers,
Ramadan is not only changing habits —
It is healing hearts.
Let Allah heal you
اللَّهُمَّ أَعِزَّ الإِسْلامَ وَالمُسْلِمِينَ ——–اللهم انصر الإسلام والمسلمين في كل مكان
اللَّهُمَّ أنْجِ المُسْتَضْعَفِينَ في كل مكان
اللهم انصر إخواننا في كل مكان
اللَّهُمَّ انْصُرْ إِخْوَانَنَا المُسْلِمِيْنَ فِي فِلَسْطِيْن

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Ten Days Down, Twenty to Go: Keep Going, Don't Give Up.
Feb 27, 2026 / 10 Ramadan 1447 Hakeem Abdur Rahman
Dear brothers and sisters,
Can you believe it? We have already completed ten days of Ramadan. Ten full days of fasting, praying, and reading Quran. Ten days of waking up for suhoor, feeling hungry during the day, breaking fast at maghrib. Ten days of Taraweeh prayers. Ten days of drawing closer to Allah.
How do you feel? Be honest with yourself.
Some of us might feel energetic and excited. "Yes! Ten days done! Twenty more to go! I can do this!"
Some of us might feel tired. "I'm exhausted. The days are long. I miss my coffee. I miss eating whenever I want. I'm running out of steam."
And some of us might feel guilty. "I started so strong, but this week I've been lazy. I missed some prayers. I didn't read much Quran. I lost focus."
Wherever you are on this spectrum, I want you to know something important: It's okay. Don't give up. Allah's mercy is bigger than your tiredness and bigger than your mistakes.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that Ramadan is a journey. And like any journey, there are ups and downs. Some days you run fast. Some days you walk slow. But the key is to keep moving. Don't stop. Don't quit.
Remember what Allah says in the Quran:
"And do not lose hope in the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins."
*(Surah Az-Zumar, 39:53)*
This verse was revealed to give hope to everyone. No matter how many days you missed, no matter how many prayers you skipped, no matter how many mistakes you made, Allah's door is always open. Just turn back to Him. Right now. Today.
We are now in the first ten days of Ramadan.
Many people feel excited.
Many people feel tired.
Many people feel hungry.
Many people feel spiritual.
But Ramadan is not only a special month — It is a training school for life.

PART 1 — RAMADAN TEACHES SELF-CONTROL
Allah says:
“Fasting has been prescribed for you so that you may gain self-control.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183
Ramadan trains us to control:
Desires
Anger
Tongue
Eyes
Ego
If Ramadan does not change behavior, it becomes only hunger.

PART 2 — RAMADAN TEACHES DISCIPLINE
Ramadan teaches:
Time management
Prayer on time
Structure in daily life
Balance between body and soul
Discipline in Ramadan should continue after Ramadan.

PART 3 — RAMADAN TEACHES COMPASSION
When we feel hunger, we understand the poor.
The Prophet ﷺ was the most generous in Ramadan.
Ramadan teaches us:
Charity
Sharing
Caring
Helping quietly
A fasting heart must be a merciful heart.

PART 4 — RAMADAN IS A MIRROR
Dear believers,
Ramadan shows us who we really are.
It reveals:
Our patience
Our anger
Our habits
Our weaknesses
Our sincerity
This is not to shame us — It is to help us grow.
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Take Ramadan Beyond Ramadan
Dear brothers and sisters,
If prayer improves in Ramadan — keep it.
If the Qur'an increases in Ramadan — keep it.
If character improves in Ramadan — keep it.
Do not leave Ramadan behind when the moon leaves.

5. Keep making dua for others.
Don't forget our brothers and sisters around the world. In Palestine, in Syria, in Yemen, in Sudan, in so many places, Muslims are suffering. They are fasting too, but many are breaking their fast with little food and living in fear.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"The dua of a Muslim for his brother in his absence is INSTANTLY answered. At his head is an angel appointed, and whenever he prays for good for his brother, the angel entrusted with this says: 'Ameen, and for you the like.'"
(Muslim)
So when you make dua for others, angels make the same dua for you. Beautiful, isn't it?

A Special Reminder for Parents:
If you have children, involve them in worship. Let them see you reading Quran. Let them hear you making dua. Take them to Taraweeh, even if they get tired. Let them feel the joy of Ramadan. These memories will stay with them forever. They will grow up loving this month because you taught them to love it.

Dear brothers and sisters,
Ten days down. Twenty to go. But actually, we don't know how many we have left. None of us knows if we will see the end of Ramadan. So let's treat every day as if it's our last chance to earn Allah's pleasure.
📿 DU‘A
O Allah, make Ramadan a school for our hearts.
O Allah, change our habits for the better.
O Allah, make us better after Ramadan than before Ramadan.
O Allah, accept our fasting, prayers, and charity.
O Allah, heal the sick, help the needy, and guide the lost.

🕌 Conclusion Dear brothers & Sisters,
Ramadan is not only about one month.
It is about building a better life.
Let Ramadan change us — not just our schedule, but our hearts.

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🕌 Jummah Khutbah, Hakeem Abdur Rahman
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 3 Ramadan 1447
Theme: Starting Ramadan with the Right Heart

Dear brothers and sisters,
We are now in Ramadan.
The month of mercy.
The month of forgiveness.
The month of change.
But Ramadan is not only about fasting with the body.
It is about fasting with the heart.
The question is not:
👉 How many hours will I fast?
The question is:
👉 How much will my heart change?

PART 1 — RAMADAN IS A GIFT, NOT A BURDEN
Allah says:
“O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you so that you may become righteous.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183
Fasting is not punishment.
It is training for the soul.
It teaches:
Patience
Discipline
Gratitude
Self-control
Compassion for the poor

PART 2 — WHAT DOES FASTING REALLY MEAN?
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever does not leave false speech and bad behavior, Allah has no need of him leaving food and drink.”
— Bukhari
True fasting includes:
Eyes that avoid haram Tongue that avoids backbiting
Hands that avoid harm Heart that avoids hatred
A hungry stomach with a sinful tongue is not real fasting.

PART 3 — START SMALL, BUT START SINCERE
Dear believers,
Do not try to change everything in one day.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if small.”
— Bukhari & Muslim
Try:
One extra prayer
A few verses of Qur’an
One act of kindness
One bad habit removed
One heart cleaned
Small steps bring big change.

PART 4 — RAMADAN IS A MONTH OF RETURNING
Ramadan is for:
Those who fell away
Those who feel distant
Those who feel broken
Those who feel weak
Allah says:
“O My servants who have wronged themselves, do not despair of Allah’s mercy.”
— Surah Az-Zumar 39:53
No one is too far for Allah.

🟫 SECOND KHUTBAH
Make Ramadan a Month of Mercy for Others
Dear brothers and sisters,
Do not keep Ramadan only for yourself.
Be mercy for others:
Feed the hungry Forgive people Help the needy
Be patient Be kind
The Prophet ﷺ said in a hadith Qudsi, where Allah speaks directly:
"Every deed of the son of Adam is for himself, except fasting. It is for Me, and I will reward it."
(Bukhari and Muslim)

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The best people are those who benefit others.”
— Tabarani

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A Message to our Families
Make Ramadan gentle at home:
*Not stressful *Not angry *Not harsh
Let children love Ramadan, not fear it.

My Brothers and Sisters

Ramadan is not about being perfect —
It is about becoming better.
Start with sincerity.
Continue with patience.
End with transformation.
📿 DU‘A
O Allah, accept our fasting and our prayers.
O Allah, purify our hearts and forgive our sins.
O Allah, make this Ramadan a turning point in our lives.
O Allah, heal the sick, help the needy, and guide the lost.
O Allah, bring peace to our homes, our communities, and the world.
Ameen.

اللَّهُمَّ أَعِزَّ الإِسْلامَ وَالمُسْلِمِينَ ——–اللهم انصر الإسلام والمسلمين في كل مكان
اللَّهُمَّ أنْجِ المُسْتَضْعَفِينَ في كل مكان
اللهم انصر إخواننا في كل مكان
اللَّهُمَّ انْصُرْ إِخْوَانَنَا المُسْلِمِيْنَ فِي فِلَسْطِيْن

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The Blessed Guest is Coming: Our Final Preparations
February 13, 2026 / 25 Sha'ban 1447 Khutbah: The Last Friday Before Ramadan
**In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.**

All praise is due to Allah, who has honored us with the season of goodness and the month of mercy. Peace and blessings be upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who taught us how to welcome Ramadan with hearts full of longing and hope.

Dear brothers and sisters,

We gather today on a truly blessed day—the last Friday before Ramadan. By next Friday, God willing, we will already be fasting. Can you feel it in the air? That beautiful sense of anticipation? That spiritual excitement? It’s almost here.

Today, I want us to reflect on a beautiful hadith. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

**"When Ramadan arrives, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained."**
*(Bukhari and Muslim)*

Think about what this means for us. For one whole month, we are given a special environment for growth. The usual whispers that pull us away from goodness are weakened. The pathways to Paradise are made clearer. This is Allah’s mercy to us—a month-long spiritual retreat with our Lord.

But here’s an important question: **If the devils are chained, why do we still sometimes struggle?** Why do we still get angry, still waste time, still find it hard to pray with focus?

The answer teaches us something profound: **The real battle isn’t just against external whispers. The real battle is within our own selves—our habits, our desires, our nafs (lower self).** Ramadan gives us the perfect training ground to fight that inner battle.



Dear brothers and sisters,

As we stand at the doorstep of Ramadan, let’s make some final, practical preparations:

**1. Prepare Your Body**
Ramadan is a marathon, not a sprint. Start adjusting now:
– Gradually reduce coffee and tea if you drink a lot (to avoid headaches).
– Begin eating lighter meals.
– Adjust your sleep schedule slightly if you plan to pray Tahajjud or eat Suhoor.

**2. Prepare Your Schedule**
Look at your calendar for the next month. What can you simplify? What commitments can you reduce? Protect your time for:
– Prayer in congregation, especially Taraweeh
– Quran reading and reflection
– Family time for worship and good deeds

**3. Prepare Your Home**
Create a Ramadan atmosphere:
– Place Qurans where they’re easily accessible
– Discuss with family what you hope to achieve together
– Plan simple, nutritious meals that don’t keep you in the kitchen for hours

**4. Prepare Your Heart**
This is most important. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to make this dua when we see the Ramadan crescent moon:
*"O Allah, let this moon appear on us with safety and faith, with peace and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah."*

Make this dua sincerely. Ask Allah to let Ramadan enter your heart, not just your calendar.
**5. Remember the Less Fortunate**
As we prepare our iftar tables, let’s remember our brothers and sisters who will fast without knowing where their iftar will come from. Let’s plan our charity now.

## **Second Khutbah**

Dear Brother & Sisters,
Ramadan is coming like a gentle rain to cleanse our hearts. Don’t fear it—embrace it. Don’t dread the hunger—welcome the spiritual fullness that comes with it.
Sha‘ban Teaches Balance, Not Burnout
Dear brothers and sisters,
Some people rush so hard before Ramadan that they burn out before it arrives.
Islam teaches balance.
Allah says: يُرِيدُ ٱللَّهُ بِكُمُ ٱلْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ ٱلْعُسْرَ
“Allah intends ease for you, not hardship.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185
Let us prepare with sincerity, calmness, and hope.
But Islam teaches us something beautiful:
👉 Ramadan is not a burden — it is a gift.
👉 Ramadan is not fear — it is mercy.
👉 Ramadan is not pressure — it is opportunity.

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The Blessed Guest is Coming: Our Final Preparations
February 13, 2026 / 25 Sha'ban 1447 Khutbah: The Last Friday Before Ramadan
**In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.**

All praise is due to Allah, who has honored us with the season of goodness and the month of mercy. Peace and blessings be upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who taught us how to welcome Ramadan with hearts full of longing and hope.

Dear brothers and sisters,

We gather today on a truly blessed day—the last Friday before Ramadan. By next Friday, God willing, we will already be fasting. Can you feel it in the air? That beautiful sense of anticipation? That spiritual excitement? It’s almost here.

Today, I want us to reflect on a beautiful hadith. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

**"When Ramadan arrives, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained."**
*(Bukhari and Muslim)*

Think about what this means for us. For one whole month, we are given a special environment for growth. The usual whispers that pull us away from goodness are weakened. The pathways to Paradise are made clearer. This is Allah’s mercy to us—a month-long spiritual retreat with our Lord.

But here’s an important question: **If the devils are chained, why do we still sometimes struggle?** Why do we still get angry, still waste time, still find it hard to pray with focus?

The answer teaches us something profound: **The real battle isn’t just against external whispers. The real battle is within our own selves—our habits, our desires, our nafs (lower self).** Ramadan gives us the perfect training ground to fight that inner battle.



Dear brothers and sisters,

As we stand at the doorstep of Ramadan, let’s make some final, practical preparations:

**1. Prepare Your Body**
Ramadan is a marathon, not a sprint. Start adjusting now:
– Gradually reduce coffee and tea if you drink a lot (to avoid headaches).
– Begin eating lighter meals.
– Adjust your sleep schedule slightly if you plan to pray Tahajjud or eat Suhoor.

**2. Prepare Your Schedule**
Look at your calendar for the next month. What can you simplify? What commitments can you reduce? Protect your time for:
– Prayer in congregation, especially Taraweeh
– Quran reading and reflection
– Family time for worship and good deeds

**3. Prepare Your Home**
Create a Ramadan atmosphere:
– Place Qurans where they’re easily accessible
– Discuss with family what you hope to achieve together
– Plan simple, nutritious meals that don’t keep you in the kitchen for hours

**4. Prepare Your Heart**
This is most important. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to make this dua when we see the Ramadan crescent moon:
*"O Allah, let this moon appear on us with safety and faith, with peace and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah."*

Make this dua sincerely. Ask Allah to let Ramadan enter your heart, not just your calendar.
**5. Remember the Less Fortunate**
As we prepare our iftar tables, let’s remember our brothers and sisters who will fast without knowing where their iftar will come from. Let’s plan our charity now.

## **Second Khutbah**

Dear Brother & Sisters,
Ramadan is coming like a gentle rain to cleanse our hearts. Don’t fear it—embrace it. Don’t dread the hunger—welcome the spiritual fullness that comes with it.
Sha‘ban Teaches Balance, Not Burnout
Dear brothers and sisters,
Some people rush so hard before Ramadan that they burn out before it arrives.
Islam teaches balance.
Allah says: يُرِيدُ ٱللَّهُ بِكُمُ ٱلْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ ٱلْعُسْرَ
“Allah intends ease for you, not hardship.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185
Let us prepare with sincerity, calmness, and hope.
But Islam teaches us something beautiful:
👉 Ramadan is not a burden — it is a gift.
👉 Ramadan is not fear — it is mercy.
👉 Ramadan is not pressure — it is opportunity.

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