The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, May 27, 2026.
Make the most of Dhul Hijjah
In one sentence
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the year's most valuable spiritual opportunity, so Muslims should prioritize obligatory worship, increase good deeds and remembrance, and prepare properly for qurbani.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Allah grants special seasons in which small deeds earn immense rewards, and the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah surpass other times in virtue.
- A hadith of Ibn Abbas is used to establish that good deeds during these days are especially beloved to Allah.
- The khateeb recommends fasting, Tahajjud, congregational obligatory prayers, Quran recitation, charity, and service.
- Listeners are urged to increase tahlil, tahmid, and takbir from the sighting of the moon.
- Obligatory duties and avoiding sins take priority, followed by guidance about not cutting hair or nails before qurbani.
Try this week
Fast the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah, including the Day of Arafah, if able.
Pray Tahajjud and maintain every obligatory prayer, preferably in congregation.
Recite Quran regularly and aim to complete a Quran during the ten days.
Increase tahlil, tahmid, and takbir from moon sighting.
Give charity, serve others, maintain family ties, and avoid sins.
If intending qurbani, stop cutting hair and nails after moon sighting until the sacrifice is completed.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the greatest act of good deeds the greatest form of worship is adawal farais to perform your duties to you perform your compulsory prayers”
“he should not take any of his hair or he should not trim his nails”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Allah gives us special seasons when ordinary good deeds can bring extraordinary rewards. The khateeb says the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are among the greatest opportunities of the year. We can use them for fasting, night prayer, Quran, charity, family ties, and frequent remembrance of Allah. Most importantly, we should protect our obligatory prayers and stay away from sins. Anyone planning qurbani should avoid cutting hair and nails after the moon is sighted until the sacrifice is completed.
- Which good deed would you most like to increase during these ten days?
- When could our family say takbir, tahmid, or tahlil together?
- What helps us remember our prayers when life gets busy?
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