Carry worship beyond Dhul Hijjah
“One of the greatest signs that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has accepted one's worship is that He allows us to continue worshiping afterwards.”
The blessed seasons of worship should produce lasting istiqamah through small, consistent acts of devotion and closeness to Allah after the season ends.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Allah gives special virtue to certain places and times, especially the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
- These days bring increased worship, mercy, forgiveness, charity, fasting, remembrance, and supplication.
- Their purpose is lasting closeness to Allah rather than temporary seasonal intensity.
- Istiqamah means remaining faithful to one's purpose and covenant, illustrated through the example of Ma'ad ibn Adi.
- Listeners should carry small acts such as sadaqah, Quran recitation, and adhkar into the rest of their lives.
In the khateeb's words
“one of the greatest signs that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has accepted one's worship is that He allows us to continue worshiping afterwards.”
“The question is not how much I did during that time. The question is what change did that time bring in my life?”
“To stay true to the purpose even after the purpose is gone. Even after the month of Ramadan passes.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Allah gives special blessings to certain times, including the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. These seasons are meant to bring us closer to Allah, not just to give us a short burst of worship. One sign that worship has been accepted is that a person continues doing good afterward. We can carry small practices into everyday life, such as Quran recitation, sadaqah, adhkar, fasting, and dua. What matters most is how our lives improve after the blessed season ends.
- What is one small good deed you would like to keep doing every week?
- How can our family help each other maintain good habits after a special month or season?
- What change would show that a worship season truly affected your life?
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