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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Arafah calls for sincere prayer and change

EPIC · Yasir Qadhi

“Every single money and property and honor of another Muslim is just as holy as the Ka'bah in this land.”

The khateeb, at 14:56

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In one sentence

Because Arafah is uniquely sacred and offers an exceptional opportunity for forgiveness, Muslims should spend it in sincere dua and repentance, then live Islam through righteous action and care for others.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Arafah is presented as the year's most witnessed and blessed day, offering an exceptional opportunity for forgiveness.
  2. The blessings of Arafah are intensified by being in Makkah, performing Hajj, and wearing ihram.
  3. Arafah is connected to humanity's spiritual origins, resurrection, and the completion of Islam's religion and blessings.
  4. The Prophet's Farewell Sermon is used to teach equality, sanctity of Muslim life and property, and family responsibilities.
  5. Worshippers are urged to spend the remaining hours in dhikr, dua, repentance, and prayers for oppressed Muslims, especially those in Gaza.
  6. After Hajj, believers should turn their prayers into sincere effort, stronger worship, and positive influence in their families and communities.
Try this week
Spend the remaining hours of Arafah in dhikr and sincere dua.
Ask Allah for guidance, forgiveness, stronger prayer, fasting, zakah, avoidance of major sins, and positive change.
Pray for oppressed Muslims around the world, especially people in Gaza.
Protect other Muslims' property, honor, and dignity, and care well for spouses and children.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiCited for the claim that the most blessed day in Allah's sight is Yawm Arafah.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to present Allah's witnessing of pilgrims and His forgiveness and response to their supplications.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“He did not invite you in order to dishonor you He did not invite you in order to punish you He invited you in order to forgive you”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“every single money and property and honor of another Muslim is just as holy as the ka'bah in this land it is not allowed for you to take it unjustly”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The sermon teaches that Arafah is a special day when Allah opens the door to forgiveness and answered prayers. Pilgrims should use the day for sincere dua, repentance, and asking for guidance. The Prophet's Farewell Sermon reminds us to treat every person's life, property, and honor as sacred, while caring for our families. We should also remember suffering Muslims, especially those in Gaza, and pray for them. After Hajj, our faith should be visible in kind, responsible, and consistent actions.

  1. What is one thing you would ask Allah to forgive or help you improve?
  2. How can we show respect for another person's honor and belongings this week?
  3. What does being Muslim through our actions look like at home?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebYasir QadhiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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