11:42 Allah subhanaw wa…20:16 Byddwn ni'n ffastio ar…24:16 Y rheswm pam ein bod…
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Honor Ashura by fasting and trusting Allah

DarusSalam · Sulaiman Mahmood

“Byddwn ni'n ffastio ar y 10 hefyd, oherwydd mae'n dydd o ddiddordeb i ni hefyd.”

The khateeb, at 20:16

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In one sentence

Muharram and Ashura should be honored by remembering Allah’s deliverance of Musa, trusting Allah in hardship, and following the Prophet’s guidance, especially fasting the ninth and tenth days.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Allah’s choice of sacred times and places, introducing Muharram as a sacred month.
  2. Musa’s deliverance from Pharaoh and the lesson of trusting Allah in hardship.
  3. Ashura’s history and the Prophet’s fasting practice.
  4. Fasting the ninth and tenth days and the expiation of previous sins.
  5. Distinguishing Ashura’s basis in Musa’s deliverance from the later tragedy of Husayn.
  6. Closing reminders, supplication, and community announcements.
Try this week
Fast the ninth and tenth days of Muharram.
Turn to Allah in repentance now rather than delaying until a final crisis.
Remember Musa’s deliverance and Allah’s power when observing Ashura.
Optionally spend a little extra on one’s family on Ashura.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 28Allah creates and chooses, while the sermon introduces sacred times and recounts Musa’s story.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah subhanaw wa ta'ala, fy Lord, yw gyda fi. Ma'i Rabbî sa i'hdîn. Mae'n y un sy'n mynd i'w arwain i.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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“Byddwn ni'n ffastio ar y 10 hefyd, oherwydd mae'n dydd o ddiddordeb i ni hefyd. ond byddwn ni hefyd yn ychwanegu un dydd i hynny.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 20:16
“Y rheswm pam ein bod yn ffastio yw oherwydd a'r enw Musa a'i Gwlad yn y dydd hwn.”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Allah gives certain times special importance, including the month of Muharram and the day of Ashura. The khateeb retold how Musa trusted Allah when the sea was ahead of him and Pharaoh’s army was behind him, and how Allah brought Musa and his people to safety. He encouraged fasting on Ashura with an additional day, connecting this worship with gratitude for that deliverance and the hope of forgiveness. Pharaoh’s story also reminded us not to keep putting off turning back to Allah. The khateeb closed with encouragement to show generosity to our families, giving us something practical to reflect on together.

  1. What part of Musa’s story helps you when something feels difficult?
  2. What blessing would you like to thank Allah for today, and how could you show that gratitude?
  3. What little extra kindness would make someone in our family feel cared for?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid DarusSalam21W525 North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148KhateebSulaiman MahmoodMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at DarusSalam150 khutbahs
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