Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.
Prepare for the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah
“You remember Allah wherever you are.”
In one sentence
Believers should prepare for and fully use the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah through remembrance, fasting, sacrifice, Quran, dua, and sincere personal reform.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines taqwa as daily mindfulness of Allah expressed through prayer and conduct.
- Introduces the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah as exceptionally virtuous and deserving preparation like Ramadan.
- Explains guidance on udhiyah, withholding hair and nails, increased dhikr, fasting, and the special importance of Arafah.
- Connects Dhul Qa'dah with spiritual preparation and presents Hajj as both physical pilgrimage and inner transformation.
- Uses Hajj imagery and Surah al-Hajj's Judgment imagery to urge seriousness, presence, and remembrance.
- Calls for Quran, repentance, changed habits, personal dua, and prayers for oppressed communities.
Try this week
Maintain the five daily prayers, beginning there if consistency is lacking.
If intending udhiyah or qurbani, stop cutting hair and clipping nails from the beginning of Dhul Hijjah until the sacrifice after Eid prayer.
Increase dhikr throughout the day, including in ordinary public settings when appropriate.
Fast during the ten days as able, prioritizing the Day of Arafah and preparing suhoor and iftar.
Mark the Day of Arafah on the calendar and plan focused dua and worship.
Read Quran and replace a phone-first habit with Quran when turning to a daily activity.
Leave specific bad habits and make dua for personal reform and oppressed communities.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“these ten days my brothers and sisters Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala He says wal fajr walayalin ashra in the Quran”
“your religion is something you should be unapologetic about wherever you are you are you go out into the world you remember Allah wherever you are”
“we need to be making this commitment to ourselves that we are going to leave off some of these bad habits we have”
“let these days not pass by you like any other days let these days be days that you look forward to that you live that you are present in”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The imam reminded us that the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are among the best days of the year. We can welcome them by praying consistently, remembering Allah, reading Quran, fasting, and making sincere dua. The Day of Arafah deserves special attention, especially through fasting and prayer. Hajj also teaches us to leave bad habits and return to Allah with a clean heart. We should use this season to change ourselves and remember people suffering around the world.
- Which worship habit would you like to strengthen during Dhul Hijjah?
- What is one habit you could replace with Quran or dhikr?
- What would you ask Allah for on the Day of Arafah?
Where it was given
The masjid
Keep listening
More on Hajj, Umrah & Eid
SNMC · Nepean, ON · Jun 25, 2026Hajj teaches us to defeat the ego“The best of the few people who are in conflict is the one who initiates the salam.”
OPPC · Orland Park, IL · Jun 3, 2026The journey back to Allah starts at home
Perhaps the real test of Umrah comes after we come home.31:13Worcester Islamic Center · Worcester, MA · Sep 5, 2026What Ihram teaches after Umrah