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

Fill the first ten days with worship

IIT · Ahmed Umarji

“These are the only ten days where all types of worship can be done.”

The khateeb, at 7:13

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In one sentence

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are an extraordinary opportunity for multiplied worship, so believers should actively prepare and fill them with fasting, remembrance, prayer, charity, repentance, and dua.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces sacred seasons and identifies the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah as an overlooked opportunity.
  2. Uses Surah al-Fajr and hadith to establish the exceptional status of these days.
  3. Explains the rewards of fasting, Arafah worship, and nighttime devotion.
  4. Recommends abundant dhikr, Quran recitation, salawat, and other worship.
  5. Discusses udhiyah practices, including hair and nail restrictions and the importance of sacrifice.
  6. Closes with Arafah and Eid-night virtues and a practical checklist for worship.
Try this week
Fast as many of the first nine days as possible, especially the day of Arafah.
Perform extra worship at night, including prayer and Quran recitation.
Recite abundant dhikr: Subhanallah, La ilaha illallah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar.
Send durood and salawat on the Prophet.
Avoid sinful content and behavior, including displeasing social media and entertainment.
Give charity every day and make dua.
If performing udhiyah, cut hair and nails before the Dhul-Hijjah crescent is sighted, then refrain until sacrifice.
Perform udhiyah if financially able and stay awake for worship on Eid night.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89Allah's oath by dawn, ten nights, and the even and odd draws attention to these sacred days.
Sahih al-BukhariEstablishes that no ten days are better for righteous deeds than the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Sahih MuslimAdvises someone intending udhiyah not to cut hair or nails after the crescent is sighted.
Sunan Ibn MajahStrongly warns those with the means who neglect udhiyah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But these are the only ten days Where all types of worship can be done”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 7:13
“The fast of each of these ten days Is equal to the fast of an entire year”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 8:44
“The worship performed during each of these ten nights Equates to the Ibadah of Layatul Qadr”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 11:16
“So if we are not Worshipping on the day Of Arafah At least we should Not do any sin”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 22:00
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a special season when ordinary acts of worship can bring extraordinary reward. The sermon encourages us to fast, pray at night, remember Allah, read Quran, send salawat, give charity, and make dua. The day of Arafah is especially important, and we should avoid sinful speech, sights, and sounds even if we cannot do extra worship. Families can use these days to build small, consistent habits of worship and generosity. Those performing udhiyah should also follow the guidance about hair and nails.

  1. Which dhikr phrase would you like to practice most this week?
  2. What is one small good deed our family could do every day?
  3. How can we protect our eyes, ears, and tongues from things Allah dislikes?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Torrance18103 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504Jumu'ah First khutba 12:20 PM, salat 12:40 to 12:45 PM · Second Jumu'ah 1:20 PM, salat 1:40 to 1:45 PMKhateebAhmed UmarjiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT64 khutbahs
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