Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.
Treat Dhul Hijjah like a second Ramadan
“Prepare yourselves to enter the greatest days of the year.”
In one sentence
Because the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the year's greatest days, believers should treat them as a second Ramadan opportunity by intensifying worship, remembrance, dua, and sacrifice.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Ramadan regret can signal sincere desire for spiritual growth rather than failure.
- The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are presented as greater than the days of Ramadan.
- The khutbah explains the combined worship of fasting, prayer, charity, Qur'an, dhikr, Hajj rites, and sacrifice.
- The Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha are highlighted as especially virtuous.
- Listeners are urged to prepare for the crescent sighting and observe the udhiyah grooming guidance.
Try this week
Fast during the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, while not fasting on Eid al-Adha.
Increase prayer, Qur'an recitation, sadaqah, and general worship.
Perform takbir, tahleel, tahmeed, and tasbih at home, in the car, and while traveling through the first ten days and Ayyam al-Tashriq.
Use the Day of Arafah for abundant dua for oneself, family, community, and the ummah.
If intending udhiyah, cut hair and trim nails before the Dhul-Hijjah crescent is sighted, then refrain afterward.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89Used to connect the ten nights, the even day of Eid, and the odd day of Arafah with Dhul-Hijjah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“And this feeling Alhamdulillah Is a good feeling. Because it shows that there is goodness in you.”
“There are no days where good deeds are more beloved to Allah SWT than these 10 days, the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah.”
“In your home, in your car, driving to your workplace. Do it as much as possible throughout the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah.”
“Prepare yourselves to enter the greatest days of the year and treat them in a way that they deserve to be treated.”
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