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The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.

Make the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah count

MAS Katy

“Please do not miss that day of Arafah.”

The khateeb, at 25:14

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In one sentence

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are an exceptional opportunity for mercy, so Muslims should avoid sin and deliberately increase prayer, fasting, supplication, and remembrance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Dhul-Hijjah and the special mercy of its first ten days.
  2. Urges listeners to avoid sin and oppression during the sacred period.
  3. Encourages intentional righteous deeds, especially congregational prayer and additional prayers.
  4. Discusses fasting the first nine days, prioritizing the Day of Arafah.
  5. Emphasizes supplication, remembrance, and takbir throughout the ten days.
  6. Closes by comparing Dhul-Hijjah with Ramadan and making du'a.
Try this week
Avoid sins and injustice during the sacred days.
Pray obligatory prayers in congregation and attend the mosque as much as possible.
Add nawafil and sunnah prayers, including witr and duha.
Fast some or all of the first nine days, especially the Day of Arafah if not performing Hajj.
Make extensive du'a, particularly on the Day of Arafah; consider taking that day off.
Increase dhikr, istighfar, and takbir from the first day of Dhul-Hijjah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimUsed to acknowledge differing reports about whether the Prophet fasted during these days.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala than any other time of the year in these, what, 10 days.”
MAS Katy · Katy / West Houston (Baker Rd), TX
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“If you miss all of these days, please do not miss that day of Arafah.”
MAS Katy · Katy / West Houston (Baker Rd), TX
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“At-takbir starts with the first day of Dhul-Hijjah.”
MAS Katy · Katy / West Houston (Baker Rd), TX
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a special opportunity to seek Allah’s mercy and draw closer to Him. He encouraged us to begin by avoiding sins and then make an intentional plan for good deeds. That plan can include praying in congregation whenever possible, adding voluntary prayers, and fasting during the first nine days, especially Arafah for those not performing Hajj. He placed special emphasis on making dua, bringing our needs and difficulties to Allah, and setting aside time on Arafah for supplication. As a family, we can also remember Allah with takbir from the first day of Dhul-Hijjah and help one another put these reminders into practice.

  1. What good deed would you like us to help each other do during these ten days?
  2. Who would you like to make dua for on Arafah, and what would you ask for them?
  3. When during our day could we remember Allah with takbir together?
Where it was given

The masjid

MAS Katy Center1800 Baker Rd, Houston, TX 77094Jumu'ah 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM (khutbah)ArchiveAll khutbahs at MAS Katy36 khutbahs
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