Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.
Seize the blessed ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
“There are no 10 days during which righteous days are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days.”
In one sentence
The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are uniquely blessed, so believers should seize them through repentance, worship, remembrance, supplication, fasting Arafah, and timely congregational prayer.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah as a blessed season and among the best days for righteous deeds.
- Explains their virtues through a Qur'anic oath and the convergence of major acts of worship.
- Highlights Tawiyah, Arafah, fasting Arafah, Arafah supplication, and the Day of Sacrifice.
- Urges repentance, abundant remembrance, supplication, seeking forgiveness, and diligent worship.
- Calls listeners to attend congregational prayer early and perform the five daily prayers on time with humility.
Try this week
Repent sincerely to Allah and turn back to obedience.
Increase remembrance of Allah, supplication, and seeking forgiveness.
Fast on the Day of Arafah if not performing Hajj.
Attend congregational prayer early.
Perform the five daily prayers on time with devotion, humility, and tranquility.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“there are no 10 days during which righteous days are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days”
“fasting on the day of Arafah I hope from Allah expect for the sins of the year before and the year after”
“we should receive these ten days with repentance to Allah and make the most of these ten days by being diligent and striving and worship and turning to Allah in the best fashion”
“the Muslims should give particular attention on these 10 days to go into the congregation early for the 5 daily prayer and offer them on time with devotion and humility and tranquility”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a special chance to grow closer to Allah. They bring together important acts of worship and include Arafah and the Day of Sacrifice. The speaker encourages repentance, remembrance, supplication, seeking forgiveness, and fasting Arafah for those not performing Hajj. He also asks Muslims to attend congregational prayer early and perform the five daily prayers on time with humility and calm.
- What is one small act of worship you could increase during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah?
- Why do you think the khutbah compares these days to a profitable season?
- How could our family prepare for Arafah and keep the five prayers on time?
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