Yaqeen Podcast How to Use the 15th of Shaʿbān to Prepare for Ramadan | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
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Feb 1, 2026 
Dr. Omar Suleiman, Islamic scholar and founder of Yaqeen Institute, shares a Sha'ban khutbah about preparing the heart for Ramadan. He urges taming the ego and channeling desires toward what is halal. He contrasts pride with repentable desire, explains why ego must be removed first, and stresses repairing relationships and seeking forgiveness before Ramadan.
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Crush Ego, Channel Desires
- Crush your ego before Ramadan so it cannot block your repentance or spiritual progress.
- Channel your desires into halal outlets rather than trying to eliminate desire itself.
Desire Vs. Discipline
- Desire itself is not sinful when governed; sin occurs when desires are uncontrolled or misdirected.
- Ramadan trains you to govern desires by disciplining food, drink, and sexual impulses.
No Room For Pride
- Remove every trace of pride because Allah does not accept even an atom of it in the heart.
- Prioritize crushing ego before attempting to discipline desires in Ramadan.