Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.
The first ten days deserve focused worship
“These days are powerful these days are beloved to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
In one sentence
The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a powerful opportunity for everyone, not only pilgrims, to draw near to Allah through sincere intention, focused worship, and greater ihsan.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Amr ibn Abasa's search for guidance and meeting with the Prophet
- Prophetic guidance on prayer times and the rewards of wudu
- Focused prayer as a means of leaving sin purified
- Applying these lessons to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
- Increasing sadaqah and remembrance while beautifying regular worship
- Closing recitations emphasize humble prayer, righteousness, guarding worship, and caring for the vulnerable
Try this week
Perform wudu properly.
Pray with greater concentration and empty your heart for Allah.
Increase sadaqah during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Increase remembrance of Allah.
Perform existing acts of worship with greater ihsan and intentionality.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Referenced as part of prayer while urging worshippers to focus their hearts.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“we need to feel a connection to these days because these days are powerful these days are beloved to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“just try to empty your heart for Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Islam is a gift that should never be taken for granted. The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are especially beloved to Allah, even for people who are not performing Hajj. We can draw closer to Allah by making wudu carefully, praying with focused hearts, and giving more charity and remembrance. Small improvements in familiar acts can bring great spiritual renewal.
- What helps you focus when you pray?
- What small act of worship could you improve during Dhul-Hijjah?
- How could our family practice more remembrance or charity this week?
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