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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.

Use Dhu al-Hijjah to obey and serve

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“Our religion is beautiful; our God is merciful; Allah is merciful.”

The khateeb, at 22:09

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In one sentence

Because Allah’s complete religion calls believers to conscious self-accountability, the coming first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah should be used for worship, sincere obedience, and practical service to people in need.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Allah perfected the religion, and believers must obey beyond personal convenience.
  2. The virtues of Arafah, the sacred months, Ramadan, and the coming first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah are explained.
  3. Muraqabah requires remembering that Allah sees and records private actions.
  4. Taqwa helps believers recognize temptation, remember Allah, and correct themselves.
  5. Islam is presented as service through greeting newcomers, helping families, feeding the needy, and bringing happiness.
  6. The sermon calls for united help for suffering Muslims, including discreet charity.
Try this week
Use the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah for extra worship and good deeds.
Fast the Day of Arafah if not performing Hajj.
Practice muraqabah by examining intentions and behavior, especially in private.
Memorize the twelve months of the Islamic calendar.
Greet unfamiliar people at the mosque with salam.
Help families, orphans, and needy people through kindness, food, and practical support.
Work collectively to help suffering Muslims and give charity discreetly.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 5Used to emphasize that Allah completed the religion and accepted Islam as the faith.
Surah 89Used to highlight the significance of the ten nights and the paired and odd days.
Surah 7Used to show that people with taqwa remember Allah after Satan whispers and regain clarity.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“but if the Quran command me to get out my convertible zone to obey Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala whether I like it or not those are the one Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is addressing the truthful one”
MCC · Silver Spring, MD
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“we need to have that muraqaba all the time as individuals nobody knows my intention only it's me and I have to talk to myself”
MCC · Silver Spring, MD
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“our religion is beautiful our God is merciful Allah is merciful subhanahu wa ta'ala Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is al-wadood He loves those who get close to Him”
MCC · Silver Spring, MD
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah are a special chance to draw closer to Allah through good deeds. He urged us to practice muraqabah, remembering that Allah sees our choices even when nobody else does. Islam is also a religion of service: we should greet newcomers, help people in need, bring happiness to our families, and give quietly when we can. As a family, we can choose one act of worship, one act of kindness, and one honest self-check for this week.

  1. What is one good deed you can do during the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah?
  2. How can we help someone quietly without seeking praise?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Community Center15200 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905Jumu'ah Adhan 12:00 PM and 1:15 PM (standard time, through March 13, 2027; 1:00 PM and 2:15 PM during daylight saving time)ArchiveAll khutbahs at MCC77 khutbahs
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