15:29 Allah subhanahu wa…20:24 Often we don't need…23:27 But she felt the need…25:09 We receive, we give…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 2, 2026.

Trust Allah and act in Dhul-Hijjah

ICSD · Taha Hassane

“We receive, we give back to Allah.”

The khateeb, at 25:09

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In one sentence

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah invite believers to emulate Ibrahim and Hajar through certainty in Allah, steadfast prayer, purposeful action, righteous companionship, and gratitude.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Announces the approaching Eid al-Adha, Day of Arafah, and blessed first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
  2. Retells Ibrahim, Hajar, and Ismail’s relocation to Makkah and Hajar’s trust in Allah.
  3. Explains Ibrahim’s dua about prayer, righteous community, provision, and gratitude.
  4. Connects Hajar’s search and Maryam’s effort to taking action while relying on Allah.
  5. Urges increased remembrance, optional worship, good deeds, and udhiyyah during Dhul-Hijjah.
  6. Concludes with community announcements and prayers for the bereaved and ill.
Try this week
Protect and establish the daily prayers.
Take concrete steps toward provision while trusting Allah.
Increase tahmid, takbir, tasbih, nawafil, and other good deeds during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Perform udhiyyah if able, or sponsor one through a relief organization.
Attend the Tuesday 7 p.m. Hajj presentation if preparing for pilgrimage.
Sign up for the May 22 blood drive and donate if able.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariUses the story of Ibrahim leaving Hajar and Ismail to teach reliance on Allah.
Surah 14Uses Ibrahim’s dua to emphasize prayer, community, provision, and gratitude.
Surah 19Uses Maryam’s instruction to shake the palm tree to teach taking action.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will answer our dua at a time, under circumstances that He knows are better for us.”
ICSD · Clairemont, CA
Play from 15:29
“Often we don't need big numbers of people around us. But we need quality people.”
ICSD · Clairemont, CA
Play from 20:24
“But she felt the need to move, to take an action in order to be provided.”
ICSD · Clairemont, CA
Play from 23:27
“We receive, we give back to Allah. How do we give back to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala? By expressing thankfulness and gratitude.”
ICSD · Clairemont, CA
Play from 25:09
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Taha reminded us to prepare for the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, a special time for worship and good deeds. Through the story of Ibrahim, Hajar, and baby Ismail, he showed how trust in Allah goes together with prayer and taking action. Hajar trusted that Allah would provide, and she still went searching for water. Ibrahim’s dua teaches us to value prayer, caring companions, provision, and gratitude. As a family, we can prepare by remembering Allah more, adding optional worship, supporting others, and thanking Him for our blessings.

  1. What is one step you can take while asking Allah for help with something difficult?
  2. How could you help someone at school or the masjid feel less alone?
  3. What blessing would you like to thank Allah for tonight?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of San Diego7050 Eckstrom Ave, San Diego, CA 92111Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:30 PMKhateebTaha HassaneMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICSD36 khutbahs
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