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By Hisham Abu Yusuf | 2026-10-07T17:54:36.876148+00:00 | Topic: Khutbah | Masjid: Hisham Abu Yusuf
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The Prophet ﷺ informed us:
Whoever fasts in the month of Ramadan, but does not leave idle speech — the wrong words, swearing, cussing, lying — Allah doesn't need them to be hungry and thirsty.
Fast of the Heart, Not Just the Body
This month, practice a different kind of fasting. When you wake up for Suhoor this month to prepare for the fast of Ramadan, write down one habit that you are going to avoid today.
Fast of the heart, not just the fast of the body.
If you have a smoking problem, this is the month to start. If you have a temper problem, this is the month to start.
If you are using your tongue in the way it shouldn't be used, or your eyes in the way they shouldn't be used, this is the month to practice. Don't just fast with your food and drink — fast with the heart, because that is the best preparation for the month of Ramadan, the month to come.