Qalam Institute Podcast Khutbah: Making changes in Ramadan
Feb 28, 2026
A reflection on using Ramadan to evaluate life and make lasting change. A retelling of Gabriel’s three amens highlighting key opportunities for devotion. Discussions on why Ramadan sharpens generosity and how connecting to God removes scarcity. Stories about prodigious giving and divine replenishment illustrate practical routes to blessing.
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Ramadan Transforms Scarcity Into Generosity
- Ramadan deepens connection to the Quran and God, which dissolves a scarcity mindset and opens generosity in the heart.
- The speaker links nightly meetings with Gabriel and increased spiritual proximity to the Prophet's heightened generosity in Ramadan.
Become A Stream Not A Dam
- Become a stream not a dam: allow God's blessings to flow through you by giving mercy, love, and wealth to others.
- The speaker uses the dam versus stream analogy and Sadaqatul Jariyah to show blessings flow through giving.
Prophetic Example Of Mercy With Grandchildren
- The Prophet kissed his grandchildren and told Aqra' bin Habis that whoever doesn't show mercy won't be shown mercy.
- The story contrasts cultural pride with the prophetic example to teach mercy's reciprocity.