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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.

Seize the blessings of Dhul-Hijjah

Mesquite Islamic Center

“Fasting on this day is recommended for those who are not performing the Hajj pilgrimage.”

The khateeb, at 13:04

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In one sentence

Dhul-Hijjah is a uniquely blessed season, so Muslims should seize its days through worship, remembrance, fasting where appropriate, sacrifice, gratitude, and rest.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames worldly life as a journey and urges listeners to seize sacred seasons, especially Dhul-Hijjah.
  2. Explains the superiority of righteous deeds during the first ten days, citing a hadith about their virtue over most jihad.
  3. Encourages abundant takbir, tahleel, tahmid, and shared remembrance for pilgrims and non-pilgrims.
  4. Highlights Arafah through its fasting recommendation for non-pilgrims, forgiveness, liberation from the Fire, and special supplication.
  5. Describes the Day of Sacrifice, Eid, Hajj rites, sacrifice, and the days of Tashriq as times of remembrance, eating, drinking, and rest.
  6. Concludes by explaining the prohibition on fasting during Tashriq and praying for oppressed Muslims in several regions.
Try this week
Increase takbir, tahleel, tahmid, and general remembrance during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Fast on the Day of Arafah if not performing Hajj.
Do not fast during the days of Tashriq.
Say Allah's name before eating and praise Him afterward.
Offer the Eid prayer and participate in sacrifice where applicable.
Give thanks to Allah and avoid heedlessness during Dhul-Hijjah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89The ten nights were used to establish the honor of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Sahih al-BukhariRighteous deeds during the first ten days were described as more beloved to Allah than deeds on other days, with one exception.
Sahih al-Bukhari
Sahih MuslimArafah was described as the day Allah frees the most servants from the Fire.
Muwatta MalikThe humiliation of Shaytan on Arafah was attributed to descending mercy and forgiveness.
Jami` at-TirmidhiThe best supplication was identified as the supplication of Arafah, alongside the declaration of Allah's oneness.
Sahih MuslimThe days of Mina were described as days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“your time in this world is merely a passage, that you remain on a journey and that your ultimate destination and the place of rest lies with your Lord.”
Mesquite Islamic Center · Mesquite, TX
Play from 4:06
“Consequently fasting on this day is recommended for those who are not performing the Hajj pilgrimage as for the pilgrim. However he should not fast on this day so that he may preserve his strength for the standing at Arafat”
Mesquite Islamic Center · Mesquite, TX
Play from 13:04
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that life is a journey toward Allah and that Dhul-Hijjah is a special chance to grow in worship. Its first ten days are especially valuable, so we are encouraged to remember Allah often by proclaiming His greatness, oneness, and praise. On Arafah, non-pilgrims are encouraged to fast, while pilgrims should preserve their strength for worship. Eid and the days of Tashriq are meant for sacrifice, remembrance, eating, drinking, rest, and gratitude, not fasting. The sermon ended with prayers for Muslims suffering in Gaza, Sudan, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, and elsewhere.

  1. What is one way our family can remember Allah more during Dhul-Hijjah?
  2. How can we make Eid a time of gratitude, rest, and sharing?
  3. What can we learn from the khutbah’s prayers for people suffering in different countries?
Where it was given

The masjid

Mesquite Islamic Center (MIC)2403 Franklin Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150Jumu'ah “Arabic (1:30 PM)” and “English (2:30 PM)” under “Jummah Khutba.”ArchiveAll khutbahs at Mesquite Islamic Center31 khutbahs
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