1:42 This month of Muharram…5:30 So strive and struggle…10:36 We need to be an…11:08 If we do this, we will…
The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 9, 2013.

Fast Muharram’s ninth and tenth days

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“This month of Muharram is blessed with many virtues.”

The khateeb, at 1:42

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In one sentence

Muharram's sacredness, especially fasting on its ninth and tenth days, should inspire gratitude, historical remembrance, and renewed commitment to justice, good character, and Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Muharram as one of Islam's four sacred months.
  2. Explains the virtue of fasting in Muharram and the significance of Ashura.
  3. Recounts the Prophet's instruction to fast the ninth and tenth days.
  4. Describes Umar's consultation establishing the Hijri calendar and choosing Muharram as its first month.
  5. Calls Muslims to gratitude, uprightness, justice, good character, and communal reform.
  6. Mentions the tragedy of Karbala and previews a future discussion of Imam Husayn's martyrdom.
Try this week
Fast the ninth and tenth days of Muharram.
Practice good character and excellent manners.
Be upright, just, and truthful to Allah in all affairs.
Enjoin good and forbid evil for Allah's sake.
Attend the following Friday's khutbah about the events of Karbala.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9The year has twelve months, four are sacred, and Muslims must not oppress one another in them.
Sahih MuslimThe Prophet fasted Ashura and intended to fast the ninth and tenth days to distinguish Muslim practice.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This month of Muharram is blessed with many virtues. Among these virtues is fasting in this month.”
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Play from 1:42
“So strive and struggle in fasting these two days, all Muslims.”
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“We need to be an upright and just nation.”
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“If we do this, we will live in serenity and peace. Our hearts will become open to Allah's words.”
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Play from 11:08
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Muharram is one of the four sacred months, so Muslims should treat it as a time for reverence and self-restraint. The khutbah especially encouraged fasting on the ninth and tenth days, remembering Musa's deliverance and the Prophet's example. It explained that the Hijri calendar began with the Hijrah and that Muharram was chosen as its first month. The speaker connected this history to living with justice, good character, and commitment to Allah. He also acknowledged the tragedy of Karbala and invited listeners to learn more in the following khutbah.

  1. What kind of gratitude could we practice during Muharram?
  2. Where could our family show more justice or good character?
  3. What can we learn from beginning the Muslim calendar with the Hijrah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Community Center of Tucson5100 N Kevy Place, Tucson, AZ 85704Jumu'ah 1:00 PM
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