Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 3, 2026.
Use Dhul Hijjah’s blessed days for worship
“Allah is ready to give, but are we ready to access what He's giving?”
In one sentence
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are a uniquely blessed opportunity to draw closer to Allah, so believers should use the remaining days for worship, repentance, charity, reconciliation, and dua.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah as the year's most virtuous period.
- Explains their distinction through Quranic oaths, prophetic teachings, Hajj, Arafah, and sacrifice.
- Challenges listeners to recognize and seize this known spiritual opportunity.
- Recommends dhikr, fasting, prayer, charity, abandoning bad habits, and private acts of patience.
- Urges listeners to release grudges, restore relationships, and make abundant dua.
- Closes by emphasizing the obligatory prayers and leaving sins as foundations for success.
Try this week
Make a list of needs and duas to pursue during the remaining days of Dhul Hijjah.
Keep the tongue busy with dhikr while driving, cooking, walking, or doing other routine activities.
Fast the Day of Arafah and, if possible, additional days of Dhul Hijjah.
Pray all obligatory salah, avoid missing Sunnah prayers, and add some tahajjud before Fajr.
Give charity through money, food, reducing someone's burden, or kind treatment.
Leave bad habits and practice silence or sabr instead of complaining.
Call someone with whom you have a grudge and work toward reconciliation.
Make abundant dua, ask Allah for help, and confess shortcomings to Him.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89The oath by the dawn and ten nights is presented as referring to the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Allah is ready to give, but are we ready to access what He's giving?”
“The most meaningful acts in these days might be the ones that nobody sees.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are a special chance to become closer to Allah. We can use them for dhikr, fasting, prayer, charity, and sincere dua, even if we are not performing Hajj. We should also leave bad habits and practice patience in ways that nobody else may notice. The khutbah reminds us to let go of grudges and repair relationships. Even if we have limited time, protecting our obligatory prayers and avoiding sins can make these days a source of success.
- What is one small act of worship you can add before Dhul Hijjah ends?
- How can we remember Allah during an ordinary family routine?
- Who might we call to repair a relationship or remove a grudge?
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