📜 KHUTBAH: WELCOMING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ نَحْمَدُهُ وَنَسْتَعِينُهُ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُهُ، وَنَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شُرُورِ أَنْفُسِنَا وَمِنْ سَيِّئَاتِ أَعْمَالِنَا، مَنْ يَهْدِهِ اللَّهُ فَلَا مُضِلَّ لَهُ، وَمَنْ يُضْلِلْ فَلَا هَادِيَ لَهُ.
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ، صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَأَصْحَابِهِ وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ.
أَمَّا بَعْدُ، فَإِنِّي أُوصِيكُمْ وَنَفْسِي بِتَقْوَى اللَّهِ، فَقَدْ فَازَ الْمُتَّقُونَ.
1. Welcoming the Month of Mercy
O servants of Allah! We are about to welcome the blessed month of Ramadan, the month of mercy, forgiveness, and salvation from the Hellfire. It is the best month of the year, where Allah multiplies rewards, forgives sins, and accepts the prayers of His servants.
Allah ﷻ says in the Quran:
﴿ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ ﴾
(البقرة: 183)
"O you who have believed, fasting has been prescribed upon you as it was prescribed upon those before you, that you may attain taqwa (piety)."
This shows that fasting is not just about abstaining from food and drink but about building piety, sincerity, and self-discipline.
2. The Rewards of Ramadan
Rasulullah ﷺ said:
"مَنْ صَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا، غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ."
(رواه البخاري ومسلم)
"Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his past sins will be forgiven."
In another Hadith, he ﷺ said:
"إِذَا دَخَلَ رَمَضَانُ، فُتِحَتْ أَبْوَابُ الْجَنَّةِ، وَغُلِّقَتْ أَبْوَابُ النَّارِ، وَصُفِّدَتِ الشَّيَاطِينُ."
(رواه البخاري ومسلم)
"When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained."
This means Ramadan is a golden opportunity for us to turn to Allah, seek His forgiveness, and increase in good deeds.
3. The Quran and Ramadan
Ramadan is also the month of the Quran. Allah ﷻ says:
﴿ شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنْزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِ ﴾
(البقرة: 185)
"The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion."
Let us increase our recitation of the Quran, reflect upon its meanings, and implement it in our daily lives.
4. The Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr)
One of the greatest blessings of Ramadan is Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power. Allah ﷻ says:
﴿ لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ ﴾
(القدر: 3)
"The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months."
It is a night where worship and good deeds are multiplied immensely, and the angels descend with peace and mercy.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"مَنْ قَامَ لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا، غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ."
(رواه البخاري ومسلم)
"Whoever stands (in prayer) on Laylatul Qadr out of faith and seeking reward, his past sins will be forgiven."
5. Advice to the Ummah
Dear brothers and sisters, let us prepare for Ramadan by:
✅ Renewing our intentions and seeking Allah’s pleasure.
✅ Increasing our acts of worship, such as prayer, charity, and dhikr.
✅ Repenting from our sins and seeking forgiveness.
✅ Maintaining good relationships and forgiving others.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"الصِّيَامُ جُنَّةٌ"
(رواه البخاري ومسلم)
"Fasting is a shield (from Hellfire and sins)."
Let us use this blessed month to strengthen our faith, build our character, and seek Allah’s mercy.
Conclusion: A Dua for Ramadan
May Allah bless us in this Ramadan, accept our fasts, prayers, and good deeds, and grant us His mercy and forgiveness.
اللهم بلغنا رمضان، وأعنا على صيامه وقيامه، وتقبل منا صالح الأعمال، واغفر لنا ولوالدينا ولجميع المسلمين.
آمين يا رب العالمين.
أقول قولي هذا وأستغفر الله لي ولكم، فاستغفروه، إنه هو الغفور الرحيم.
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