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The first ten days invite deeper worship

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“Why we are doing this tawaf?”

The khateeb, at 30:57

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In one sentence

The first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah are exceptionally blessed and offer a major opportunity to draw closer to Allah through worship, remembrance, fasting, charity, sacrifice, and Hajj.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces sacred months and sacred places, emphasizing Allah’s chosen times and lands.
  2. Presents the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah as exceptionally blessed through Quran and hadith.
  3. Explains Hajj, tawaf, and the qiblah as symbols of returning and staying connected to Allah.
  4. Urges abundant dhikr through tahlil, tahmid, and tasbih.
  5. Recommends prayer, fasting the first nine days, charity, qurbani, and Hajj as key acts of worship.
Try this week
Increase tahlil, tahmid, tasbih, and general dhikr during the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Fast the first nine days, including the Day of Arafah, but not Eid day.
Maintain prayer, give charity, and perform qurbani or udhiyah.
Use the season to make up for missed worship and draw closer to Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89Uses the mention of ten nights to introduce the special virtue of the Dhu al-Hijjah period.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Why we are doing this tawaf. That sign of return to Him subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
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“What's the meaning of the dhikr? Remembering Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. We are all in the ghafla.”
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“That we should fast this 9 days. Except the day of the Eid. As we know. And including the day of Arafah.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are a special opportunity to draw closer to Allah through good deeds. If we feel we missed opportunities in Ramadan, Allah's mercy gives us another chance to return and grow. He described Hajj and tawaf as expressions of returning to Allah and seeking closeness to Him. He encouraged us to remember Allah often, bringing our attention back when we become distracted. These days bring together prayer, fasting before Eid, charity, and Hajj, giving us many ways to worship and share with others.

  1. What is one good deed you would like us to do together during these special days?
  2. What could help you remember Allah during school, play, or time with friends?
  3. How could we share something we have with someone who needs it?
Where it was given

The masjid

TARIC Islamic Centre99 Beverly Hills Drive, Toronto, ON M3L 1A2ArchiveAll khutbahs at TARIC39 khutbahs
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