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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 8, 2026.

Honor sacred months with Sunnah worship

ICF · Hani Abu Nasser

“The taqwa, the piety, is something we should have gained from fasting the month of Ramadan.”

The khateeb, at 5:07

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In one sentence

After Ramadan, believers should seek Allah’s mercy by honoring the sacred months, especially the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, through Sunnah-based worship and good deeds.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Ramadan should leave believers with taqwa that continues throughout the year.
  2. Allah provides special seasons of mercy, which believers should identify through the Hijri calendar.
  3. The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are presented as exceptionally valuable, with Arafah and Eid receiving special emphasis.
  4. Listeners are urged to follow the Prophet’s example rather than invent new religious practices.
  5. Recommended actions include Udhiyah, fasting Arafah, extra prayer, Qur’an reading, fasting, and dhikr.
  6. The khutbah closes by encouraging repentance, good character, and supplication for Allah’s mercy and Jannah.
Try this week
Check the Hijri calendar and prepare intentionally for the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Fast the Day of Arafah, the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah.
Perform extra prayer and read additional Qur’an.
Fast additional days if able.
Increase dhikr during the first ten days and continue through Dhul-Hijjah.
Offer Udhiyah on Eid al-Adha.
Follow bad deeds with good deeds, seek forgiveness, and practice good character.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89The dawn and ten nights were used to highlight the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The taqwa, the piety, is something we should have gained from fasting the month of Ramadan.”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
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“We don't need to invent anything else. Prophet sallallahu wa ta'ala when he died, the message was complete.”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
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“Please don't do that. They're far too precious to treat them like any other day.”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Brother Hani reminded us that the closeness to Allah we worked on during Ramadan can keep growing throughout the year. He described the sacred months and the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah as opportunities to seek Allah’s mercy and do more good. He encouraged us to make a clear intention, give special attention to the day of Arafah through fasting and asking Allah for help, and increase prayer, Qur’an reading, charity, and dhikr. Even small acts matter, including a smile or helping others ourselves. As a family, we can choose something manageable to do together and keep remembering Allah after these special days end.

  1. What is one Ramadan habit you would like us to bring back together?
  2. Who could you help or welcome with a smile this week?
  3. What small extra good deed could we make time for during Dhul-Hijjah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Fayetteville2415 Rosehill Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebHani Abu NasserMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICF51 khutbahs
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