25:30 give us sadaka read…28:03 this action is only…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.

The first ten days deserve more worship

The Rayyan Center

“Read the Quran Kareem, remember Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala a lot.”

The khateeb, at 25:30

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In one sentence

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are uniquely virtuous, so believers should intensify worship and ensure that Hajj and other good deeds are performed sincerely for Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Affirms Allah’s oneness, dependence on Him, and the need for taqwa.
  2. Introduces the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah as exceptionally virtuous.
  3. Presents Quranic and prophetic evidence for increased remembrance and good deeds.
  4. Urges charity, Quran reading, dhikr, and other worship during the ten days.
  5. Advises Hajj pilgrims to avoid showing off, phone distractions, and selfies.
  6. Concludes with a death story and urges repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
Try this week
Increase dhikr, especially tahlil, takbir, and tasbih, during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Give charity, read the Quran, and increase other good deeds.
Hajj pilgrims should make sincere intentions for Allah and avoid publicizing the pilgrimage, excessive phone use, and selfies.
Make sincere tawbah, ask others for forgiveness, and forgive people before leaving for Hajj.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 89:1-2Used to argue that Allah specially honored the first ten days or nights.
Quran 22:28Used to connect the known days with increased remembrance of Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“give us sadaka read the quran kareem remember Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala a lot give yourself to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala do your best to get close to your lord almighty Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala the one who created you”
The Rayyan Center · Plymouth, MI
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“this action is only for Allah don't do it for the sake of a human being”
The Rayyan Center · Plymouth, MI
Play from 28:03
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Allah created us, provides for us, and knows us wherever we are. He encouraged us to give special attention to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah through good deeds, charity, reading the Qur’an, and remembering Allah. Speaking to those preparing for Hajj, he emphasized worshipping sincerely for Allah and being careful about showing off. He also encouraged pilgrims to protect their time and attention from phone distractions. Finally, he reminded us that life is uncertain, so we should turn to Allah in repentance, ask others to forgive us, and forgive them too.

  1. Which good deed would you like us to practice together during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah?
  2. What would help you put your phone or other distractions aside during worship?
  3. What could you say when you want to ask someone to forgive you?
Where it was given

The masjid

The Rayyan Center46441 Five Mile Rd Plymouth, MI 48170Jumu'ah "Starting March 21, 2023 Rayyan Center will be hosting two Friday Prayers 1st Jummah Prayer: Khutba: 12:30 PM 2nd Jummah Prayer: Khutba: 1:40 PM"ArchiveAll khutbahs at The Rayyan Center46 khutbahs
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