Dhul-Hijjah’s first ten days invite good deeds
“To do something good to make your brother or sister happy.”
The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a special opportunity to draw closer to Allah through worship, service, family compassion, sacrifice, and Muslim unity.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Explains the exceptional virtue of good deeds during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
- Encourages dhikr, fasting, charity, smiling, forgiveness, and night prayer.
- Emphasizes that benefiting and comforting people is among the most beloved deeds to Allah.
- Connects good character with outreach to neighbors and responding to anti-Muslim hostility.
- Urges udhiyah, fasting Arafah, Eid takbir, and unified communal Eid prayer.
In the khateeb's words
“To do something good to make your brother or sister happy. If you can make a person who's depressed. Who's suffering. Who's struggling. You're gonna relieve him.”
“We have a job. We have a mission. We have to fix everything. In our homes. In our communities. We need to do something for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. So people can imitate us.”
“So don't waste our opportunities to come together. May Allah accept all your good deeds. Ya Rabbul Alameen.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb taught that the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a special chance to draw closer to Allah through every kind of good deed, especially remembrance, fasting, charity, forgiveness, and prayer. He emphasized that Allah loves people who benefit others and bring happiness to those who are suffering. The story of Ibrahim and Ismail showed obedience to Allah, while Ibrahim’s gentle words to his father showed that family guidance should be rooted in love and patience. Families were encouraged to perform udhiyah if able, feed relatives and people in need, fast the Day of Arafah, and make the Eid takbir. He also urged Muslims to set aside labels and inconveniences so the community can gather together for Eid.
- What is one good deed we can do together during these special days?
- How can we make someone outside our family feel welcomed or happier?
- What could our family sacrifice to help the Muslim community come together?
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