16:41 There are no days…20:16 Let your tongue always…23:50 We center our hearts…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.

Recenter your life during Dhul Hijjah

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“We center our hearts with the remembrance of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 23:50

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In one sentence

During the blessed ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, every Muslim should recenter life around Allah through remembrance, prayer, fasting, sacrifice, and sincere worship.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces Allah’s greatness through praise, testimony, and reflection on creation.
  2. Explains that the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are spiritually important for all Muslims, not only pilgrims.
  3. Encourages abundant dhikr and warns that worldly distraction and excessive talk harden the heart.
  4. Connects remembrance, prayer, dua, and khushu to calming anxiety and recentring the self.
  5. Gives practical guidance on fasting, the Day of Arafah, udhiyah, and dedicating one’s life to Allah.
Try this week
Increase tahmeed, takbir, and tahleel during the ten days.
Keep the tongue frequently engaged in dhikr, especially Allahu akbar, alhamdulillah, and la ilaha illallah.
Protect the daily prayers, begin the day with Fajr, maintain khushu, and make dua.
Fast as much as possible during the ten days, especially on the Day of Arafah, excluding Eid.
If able, arrange an udhiyah; the person paying for it should avoid cutting hair or nails until the sacrifice is completed.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“There are no days greater in the sight of Allah And in which these are more beloved to Allah than the days of the hujjah Than the ten days”
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“Let your tongue always remain moist With the dhikr of Allah”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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“We center our hearts with the remembrance of Allah We make the remembrance of Allah The first thing we start our day with The last thing we end our day with”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
Play from 23:50
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Jaranow reminded us that the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are a special opportunity for every Muslim, including those who are not going to Hajj. He encouraged us to do good deeds and often say alhamdulillah, Allahu akbar, and la ilaha illallah. With so many distractions and worries competing for our attention, he urged us to bring our hearts back to Allah through remembrance, prayer, and dua. He encouraged fasting, especially on the day of Arafah, while excluding Eid from fasting, and urged households with the means to offer a sacrifice. Together, we can use these days to remember Allah more often and turn our everyday actions toward pleasing Him.

  1. When during your day could you pause to say alhamdulillah, Allahu akbar, or la ilaha illallah?
  2. What pulls your attention away from remembering Allah, and what could help you refocus?
  3. What good deed could we do together during these ten days?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178ArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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