Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 23, 2026.
Choose Allah in Dhul Hijjah
“When the difficult choice comes before us, the obligation is to run towards Allah.”
In one sentence
During the sacred first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims should follow Ibrahim’s example by prioritizing Allah over worldly desires, living in service to faith, and intensifying worship and sacrifice.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- The sacredness of Dhul Hijjah and the multiplication of worship
- Ibrahim’s legacy of monotheism, gratitude, and choosing Allah under trial
- Tawakkul and mercy illustrated through Ibrahim and the Prophet’s experience at Ta’if
- San Diego mosque martyrs as contemporary examples of service and sacrifice
- A call to sacrifice desires, remember accountability, and focus on the Hereafter
- Practical guidance for Dhul Hijjah: fasting, charity, dhikr, Arafah, takbir, and udhiyah
- Three closing takeaways and supplications
Try this week
Prioritize Allah and the Hereafter when facing difficult choices.
Fast, give sadaqah, and make dhikr during the remaining days of Dhul Hijjah.
Fast the day of Arafah, even without waking for suhoor.
Arrange udhiyah before it becomes too late.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9Used to explain the twelve months and four sacred months.
Surah 89Used to highlight the dawn, ten nights, sacred Hajj days, and Allah’s watchfulness.
Surah 2Used to emphasize the importance of following Ibrahim’s legacy.
Surah 16Used as a command to follow Ibrahim’s upright path.
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to describe the exceptional rewards of worship during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, while noting the chain is weak.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Even when he asks for their worldly needs, he connects them to religion. He connects them to their eternal success.”
“when the time comes, when the difficult choice comes before us, the obligation is to run towards Allah. The obligation is to run towards success.”
“we die how we lived. They lived their lives in service to the Deen and to the Masjid.”
“The least, brothers and sisters, that we can do is to sacrifice our desires and strive in the path of Allah.”
Where it was given
The masjids
Islamic Center of Naperville, Masjid Al-Hilal (Ogden)2844 W. Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60540Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:10 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:20 PMIslamic Center of Naperville, Masjid An-Noor (248th)3540 248th Ave, Naperville, IL 60564Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:10 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:20 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICN Ogden13 khutbahs
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