9:24 Allah is merciful,…16:19 It is incumbent upon…17:46 These 10 days, I'm not…28:44 Reflect on the ayahs.…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.

Use Dhul Hijjah for deeper worship

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“It is incumbent upon us to prepare for today and to make a plan.”

The khateeb, at 16:19

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In one sentence

Allah grants a good and peaceful life through faith and righteous deeds, and the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah offer a special opportunity to intensify worship, repentance, charity, and remembrance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Quran and the Prophet guide people from darkness toward a good life.
  2. A truly good life comes through faith and righteous deeds, not merely material comfort.
  3. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are especially valuable for beloved deeds, with Arafah emphasized.
  4. Listeners are urged to plan increased prayer, fasting, Quran reading, dhikr, charity, and repentance.
  5. The khutbah highlights Allah’s nightly mercy, forgiveness, and closeness through dua.
  6. The congregation is encouraged to learn, worship, and join the community for an Arafah iftar.
Try this week
Make a worship plan for the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
Attend salah in the masjid when possible and pray on time.
Fast as many of the days as possible, especially the Day of Arafah.
Read and reflect on the Quran daily.
Increase dhikr, sincere repentance, dua, and requests for forgiveness.
Give charity that benefits both oneself and others.
Join the community Arafah iftar and engage in dua and worship.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 16Used to argue that believers who perform righteous deeds receive a good life.
Surah 89Used to emphasize the value of the ten nights.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah is merciful, Allah is loving and He is caring. He wants us to succeed, He wants us to prosper and He does not want us to suffer in any way, shape or form.”
ISG · Germantown, MD
Play from 9:24
“It is incumbent upon us to prepare for today and to make a plan that these first ten days will come.”
ISG · Germantown, MD
Play from 16:19
“These 10 days, I'm not going to miss a prayer in the masjid.”
ISG · Germantown, MD
Play from 17:46
“Reflect on the ayahs. Allah is talking to you. Try to understand what He wants to tell you.”
ISG · Germantown, MD
Play from 28:44
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that a truly good life is not just comfort or money; it comes from faith and righteous deeds that bring peace and benefit others. He encouraged us to welcome the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah with a plan for more prayer, fasting, Quran, dhikr, charity, repentance, and dua. He especially highlighted the Day of Arafah and Allah’s forgiveness, and urged those who cannot do everything to do what they can. He also invited the community to learn, worship, and share an iftar together.

  1. Which worship habit would you most like to strengthen during the first ten days?
  2. What does a peaceful or “good life” mean to you beyond money and possessions?
  3. How can our family make time for Quran, dua, or charity together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Germantown19825 Blunt Rd, Germantown, MD 20876Jumu'ah 1:30 PM at ISG · 12:45 PM at CaseyArchiveAll khutbahs at ISG16 khutbahs
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