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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.

Make the first ten days count

PGMA · Hassan Mohamed

“When it comes to the Eid or the Hajj, when it comes to Ramadan, we must make it a big deal for our children.”

The khateeb, at 31:02

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In one sentence

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the year's greatest opportunity for worship, family renewal, and strengthening Muslim identity, especially among children and youth.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah as the greatest days and explains their connection to Hajj and the sacred months.
  2. Urges those not performing Hajj to fast, read more Qur'an, give charity, and improve prayer.
  3. Calls listeners to reconnect with relatives and observe qurbani thoughtfully and locally when possible.
  4. Encourages repentance, increased masjid attendance, and planning worship and family activities during the ten days.
  5. Emphasizes making Eid and Hajj meaningful for children and keeping young Muslims connected to Islam and the masjid.
  6. Concludes with community program announcements, a brief donation request, and the next khutbah announcement.
Try this week
Fast the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, or at least the Day of Arafah.
Read more Qur'an.
Give more charity.
Pray the five daily prayers on time and, when possible, at the masjid.
Call and reconnect with relatives.
If performing qurbani, avoid cutting hair or nails from the start of Dhul-Hijjah until the sacrifice, and sacrifice locally if possible.
Check your calendar, take time off if possible, and plan worship and family activities during the ten days.
Make Eid and Hajj meaningful for children through celebrations, plans, and family traditions.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The greatest provision is taqwa of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 15:30
“If you want direction, if you want barakah in your life, pray.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 22:47
“When it comes to the Eid or the Hajj, when it comes to Ramadan, we must make it a big deal for our children.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 31:02
“If you're connected to the Masjid, most likely your Iman is very high.”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 32:07
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a precious time to draw closer to Allah, even for those who are not making Hajj. We can honor them by fasting, reading more Qur'an, giving charity, praying on time, reconnecting with relatives, and repenting from sins. Families should make Eid and Hajj meaningful for children so they feel joy and belonging in their Islamic identity. The masjid and parents share an amanah to keep young people connected to faith and community. These days invite us to make worship visible, loving, and part of family life.

  1. Which good deed would you most like to strengthen during the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah?
  2. How can our family make Eid or Hajj feel special and joyful for everyone?
  3. What could help a young Muslim feel more connected to the masjid?
Where it was given

The masjid

Prince George's Muslim Association9150 Lanham-Severn Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Jumu'ah 11:15 AM · 12:30 PM · 1:45 PMKhateebHassan MohamedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at PGMA65 khutbahs
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