Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 23, 2026.
Worship through the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
In one sentence
Muslims should use the sacred first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, especially the Day of Arafah, for worship, equality, generosity, repentance, and care for their community.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Urges increased worship, charity, and fasting during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
- Recounts the Prophet’s Farewell Sermon at Arafah, emphasizing sacred human dignity and rejecting tribalism, racism, and usury.
- Highlights the blessings of Arafah, abundant dua, and the distinction between fasting for pilgrims and non-pilgrims.
- Encourages performing or donating an udhiyah for people in need.
- Announces mosque security measures, asks for vigilance and dua, and remembers Amin and his family after his death protecting his community.
Try this week
Increase good deeds, charity, and fasting during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Fast the Day of Arafah if not performing Hajj; pilgrims at Arafah should not fast, according to the sermon.
Perform udhiyah or donate an udhiyah for people in need.
Make abundant dua for community safety and pray for Amin and his family.
Remain vigilant around the masjid and report anything unusual to management immediately.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“and if you follow one of these if you take one of these if you follow these things you will never be led astray”
“please continue to remember brother Amin and his family in your prayers also who passed away as a shaheed protecting his community in California last week”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a special chance to increase worship, charity, and fasting. The khutbah used the Prophet’s Farewell Sermon at Arafah to remind us that people’s lives, property, and honor are sacred, and that racism and tribal pride have no place in Islam. The Day of Arafah is especially blessed for dua; those not performing Hajj are encouraged to fast, while pilgrims at Arafah should not. Families were also encouraged to perform or donate an udhiyah, stay alert about mosque safety, and remember Amin and his family in prayer.
- What is one good deed we can increase during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah?
- How can our family make someone feel respected and included this week?
- What can we do to help keep our masjid safe and supportive?
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