Use Dhul Hijjah for worship and qurbani
“If you are able to do the qurbani, inshaAllah please do the qurbani.”
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are exceptionally blessed, so Muslims should use them for worship, reflection, dua, and meaningful qurbani modeled on Ibrahim's obedience.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Establishes the special virtue of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah through prophetic reports.
- Explains their importance through Hajj, sacred-month status, the Islamic year’s end, and the Day of Sacrifice.
- Urges self-accounting for the previous eleven months and making dua for family and provision.
- Explains qurbani rulings, eligible animals, sacrifice on behalf of deceased relatives, and meat distribution.
- Recounts Ibrahim and Ismail’s obedience to show that qurbani represents surrendering what one loves for Allah.
- Encourages capable listeners to perform qurbani and concludes with community announcements about Eid, prayer, donations, and programs.
In the khateeb's words
“There are no day more beloved to Allah. for the worshipping Him then the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.”
“So my brothers, sisters and Islam, like I said earlier, if you are able to do the qurbani, inshaAllah please do the qurbani. It's a once a year.”
“what I have done in the last 11 months for the sake of Allah.”
“he's willing to sacrifice the thing that is more beloved to him for the sake of Allah .”
For the dinner table
These first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are a special chance to draw closer to Allah through worship and good deeds. The khateeb connected them to Hajj, the sacred month, the end of the Islamic year, and the Day of Sacrifice. He taught that qurbani is more than buying an animal: it remembers Ibrahim's willingness to give what he loved for Allah, and it should lead us to generosity and care for the poor. Families can use this season to make dua for one another, reflect on the past year, and share qurbani meat with others. Those who are able should arrange their qurbani and join the community for prayer and worship.
- What is one good deed you would like to add during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah?
- What is something difficult you could give up or do for Allah?
- How can our family share with someone who may not have enough during Eid?
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