The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.
The first ten days are most virtuous
“The 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best 10 days out of the year.”
In one sentence
The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the year's most virtuous days, so Muslims should prepare by increasing worship, repenting, avoiding sin, and giving charity.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and the special virtue of the Day of Arafah.
- Explains prophetic reports that righteous deeds during these days surpass deeds at other times.
- Describes the period's unique blessings, including the presence of all five pillars and the completion of Islam.
- Gives three preparations: sincere repentance, firm resolve to maximize the days, and avoiding sin.
- Encourages increased worship, charity, and qurbani directed toward people in need.
- Closes by urging everyone, including non-pilgrims, to carry the spirit and blessings of Hajj.
Try this week
Make sincere repentance to Allah every day during the ten days.
Resolve before the ten days begin to maximize worship and good deeds.
Spend more time with the Quran, give charity, and work on self-improvement.
Fast during the first nine days if able, especially the Day of Arafah.
Avoid sins as much as possible during the ten days.
Give qurbani and direct some of its meat or charity toward communities in need.
If not performing Hajj, carry its spirit by watching the rites and reflecting on their meaning.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89Used to argue that Allah swore by the ten days, understood as the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Sahih MuslimUsed to explain Allah's jealousy over His servants' disobedience.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best 10 days out of the year there are no better 10 days that exist within the year than the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah”
“there is not a day in which righteous actions are more beloved to Allah than in these 10 days”
“there is barakah in these 10 days my lord forgive me for my sins have sincere repentance to Allah every day within these first 10 days insha'Allah wa ta'ana”
“the only time they will see meat is during qurbani season and so make sure you are giving it to you know countries that are really in need”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are described as the best days of the year, with the Day of Arafah at their heart. The khateeb encouraged us to prepare by sincerely repenting, resolving to worship more, and staying away from sin. We can fill these days with prayer, Quran, fasting, charity, and good deeds, and use qurbani to share meat with people in need. Even if we are not making Hajj, we can carry its spirit and remember that these blessings reach believers everywhere.
- What is one good deed you would like to increase during the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah?
- How could our family make qurbani or charity helpful to someone who rarely gets meat?
- If we are not going to Hajj, how could we bring some of its spirit into our home?
Where it was given
The masjid
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