76:38 There are no days in…78:33 Instead of thinking…84:02 So we should fully…87:53 So you and I should…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.

The first ten days deserve your worship

Masjid Uthman

“Allah SWT loves to be worshipped in these ten days.”

The khateeb, at 76:38

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In one sentence

The first ten days and nights of Dhul-Hijjah are exceptionally sacred opportunities for worship, sacrifice, and seeking Allah’s pleasure.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Surah al-Fajr’s oaths establish the greatness of the ten days, Arafah, and Eid.
  2. Ibn Abbas and a Sahih al-Bukhari hadith describe worship during these days as exceptionally beloved.
  3. The speaker contrasts worship motivated by love for Allah with worship motivated only by reward.
  4. Udhiyah guidance covers hair and nail trimming, timing, eligibility, and slaughter.
  5. The sacrifice commemorates Ibrahim, Ismail, and their family’s devotion and invites personal reflection.
Try this week
Increase worship beyond the normal routine during the first ten days and nights of Dhul-Hijjah, seeking Allah’s pleasure.
If intending udhiyah, trim hair and nails before Dhul-Hijjah begins and refrain until the sacrifice is completed.
If financially eligible, arrange an udhiyah and, if possible, perform the slaughter personally or authorize someone to do it.
Reflect as a family on sacrifices already made and sacrifices planned for Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89Its oaths by dawn, ten nights, and the even and odd are used to establish the greatness of Dhul-Hijjah, Arafah, and Eid.
Surah 97Laylatul Qadr’s exceptional reward is contrasted with the different emphasis of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to teach that no days are more beloved to Allah for worship than these ten days, with an exception for one who sacrifices wealth and life in jihad.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“There are no days in the entire year in which Allah SWT loves to be worshipped in these ten days.”
Masjid Uthman · Dunwoody, GA
Play from 76:38
“Instead of thinking for our own selves, what reward do I get? We think, I want to please Allah SWT.”
Masjid Uthman · Dunwoody, GA
Play from 78:33
“So we should fully take advantage of this.”
Masjid Uthman · Dunwoody, GA
Play from 84:02
“So you and I should think about what sacrifices you and I have made for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Masjid Uthman · Dunwoody, GA
Play from 87:53
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that the first ten days and nights of Dhul-Hijjah are among the greatest opportunities Allah gives us each year. We should increase our worship during them because Allah loves to be worshipped in these days, not only because we want a reward. The speaker also explains that udhiyah commemorates the faith and sacrifice of Ibrahim, Ismail, and their family. Families can use these days to reflect on what they have sacrificed for Allah and what they hope to do next. Those planning udhiyah should also follow the speaker’s guidance about preparing before Dhul-Hijjah and avoiding hair and nail trimming until the sacrifice.

  1. What sacrifices have people in our family made for Allah?
  2. How can we make Eid and udhiyah meaningful beyond the food and celebration?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Uthman11 Dunwoody Park South, Suite #165, Atlanta, GA 30338ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Uthman36 khutbahs
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