10:33 If you know really the…17:53 Strongest your Iman,…18:53 Ihsan is the state of…27:55 Mingle with Ahlallah.…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 8, 2026.

Make the most of Dhul-Hijjah's ten days

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“Your company should be Ahlal Quran, Ahlullah.”

The khateeb, at 27:55

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In one sentence

The khutbah urges listeners to recognize the sacred opportunity of the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, strengthen iman through knowledge and righteous companionship, and pursue ihsan in worship and life.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Highlights the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah as exceptionally valuable opportunities for worship.
  2. Uses a gem analogy to explain that sacred time is valuable when properly recognized.
  3. Distinguishes Islam, iman, and ihsan while urging honest self-examination.
  4. Links stronger iman to better deeds and says faith grows through Quran-and-Sunnah learning.
  5. Presents companionship with righteous scholars and Quranic people as a path to ihsan.
  6. Closes with prayers for faith, guidance, oppressed communities, and a successful death with ihsan.
Try this week
Examine honestly whether your declared Islam has become heartfelt iman.
Learn, understand, accept, and apply the Quran and Sunnah.
Seek regular companionship with righteous scholars and people devoted to the Quran.
Perform worship with awareness of Allah's presence and observation.
Attend the announced Hajj workshop in person or online.
Send abundant blessings upon the Prophet on Friday.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89Its mention of dawn and ten nights introduces the special value of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Sahih MuslimThe speaker cites it while discussing knowledge of Laylat al-Qadr and the exceptional value of sacred time.
Surah 103The closing recitation frames faith, righteous deeds, mutual exhortation to truth, and patience as the way out of loss.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you know really the value of this gem, you could even buy the whole state with this gem.”
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“Strongest your Iman, more better is your deed. Weaker is your Iman, likewise with the deed.”
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“Ihsan is the state of wilayah. You become waliya Allah now. Waliya Allah, the closest, the trustee of Allah.”
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“Mingle with Ahlallah. Your company should be Ahlal Quran, Ahlullah.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a precious opportunity for worship and spiritual growth. We should not judge sacred time by how ordinary it feels, but recognize its value and use it well. The speaker explains that Islam, iman, and ihsan are stages, and that stronger faith should lead to better deeds. Faith grows through learning and applying the Quran and Sunnah, as well as spending time with righteous people. We can ask Allah to grant us sincere faith, excellent worship, and a good ending.

  1. Who helps you become a better Muslim, and what do you learn from them?
  2. What is one thing you know about faith that you can practice this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Northeast Florida2333 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32246Jumu'ah Three services · Khutbah 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM & 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNEF19 khutbahs
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