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The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 20, 2026.

Let the Hijri new year renew your faith

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“The love of the Prophet salallahu alayhi salam is the secret to transforming the self.”

The khateeb, at 22:30

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The new Hijri year should prompt Muslims to renew their faith by remembering the sacrifices of the Hijrah, loving and following the Prophet, serving others, and practicing Muharram fasting.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains why the Hijrah, rather than the Prophet’s birth or prophethood, marks the Islamic calendar.
  2. Reflects on the sacrifices of the Muhajirin and the generosity of the Ansar.
  3. Presents love of the Prophet as the means of transforming faith, character, homes, and children.
  4. Connects the new year to sending salawat and following the Prophet’s example.
  5. Encourages fasting in Muharram, especially Ashura with an adjacent day when possible.
  6. Closes with supplication for purified hearts, righteous families, and forgiveness.
Try this week
Renew the intention to love, learn about, remember, and follow the Prophet.
Send peace and blessings upon the Prophet regularly as part of daily remembrance.
Teach children about the Prophet and nurture love for him, not only rules and prohibitions.
Fast during Muharram as health permits, especially on Ashura.
Add a day before or after Ashura when possible.
Reflect on the Hijrah and remove selfishness, greed, and ill feelings from the heart.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The love of the Prophet salallahu alayhi salam is the secret to transforming the self.”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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“if we want to raise homes that are righteous if we want to raise children who are righteous if we want to be righteous people ourselves it all lies in the love of the messenger of Allah alayhi wa s-salam”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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“we are more entitled to Moses than they are so we will fast that day as well”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
Play from 27:20
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The new Hijri year begins with the Hijrah, when the Prophet and his companions left Mecca for Medina and built a strong Muslim community. The Muhajirin showed truthful faith through sacrifice, while the Ansar welcomed them generously and put others before themselves. The khutbah teaches that loving the Prophet, learning about him, sending blessings upon him, and following his example can change our character and help us raise righteous homes. In Muharram, we should try to fast as our health allows, especially Ashura, and add a day before or after when possible. We can begin the year by asking Allah to purify our hearts and fill our families with love for the Messenger and commitment to his Sunnah.

  1. What is one quality of the Muhajirin or Ansar that our family could practice this week?
  2. What is one way we can learn more about and show love for the Prophet?
  3. Would fasting one day in Muharram be meaningful for you, and why?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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