Ramadan truly is a GIFT that Allaah has given to the believers. However, in order to understand and appreciate this gift, we must know why we are fasting, why Allaah has commanded us to go without food and water for thirty days. This khutbah discusses the purpose of fasting: to increase in taqwa. But what is taqwa? How does taqwa help? Why should you want taqwa? We detail the answer in the first part of the khutbah.

     After discussing the purpose of Ramadan, taking a maximum benefit of taqwa, the second khutbah discusses the importance of laying out spiritual goals and the need to formalize a strategic plan to actualize those goals, thereby allowing us to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

     Finally, we end with a tremendous hadeeth and admonishment from the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallama, that inshaa Allaah helps to further motivate everyone to put forth the effort during this blessed month.