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The Islamic calendarFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 20, 2026.

Ashura calls us to fast and trust Allah

King Fahad · Ahson Syed

“Disobeying Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and wronging one's self, this is something that is impermissible at any time of the year.”

The khateeb, at 5:33

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In one sentence

Muharram is a sacred month whose special day of Ashura should be honored through fasting and reflection on Musa’s steadfast trust in Allah during oppression and danger.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Muharram is introduced as one of Islam’s four sacred months, requiring heightened avoidance of wrongdoing.
  2. The virtue of fasting throughout Muharram is explained, including Mondays, Thursdays, the white days, and Ashura.
  3. The story of Ashura is connected to Allah’s rescue of Musa and the believers from Fir'aun.
  4. Musa’s progression from fear to confident reliance on Allah is illustrated through his prophetic mission.
  5. The congregation is instructed to fast Ashura on the tenth, preferably alongside the ninth of Muharram.
Try this week
Fast on the tenth of Muharram, the day of Ashura.
If able, fast both the ninth and tenth of Muharram.
Increase voluntary fasting during Muharram, including Mondays, Thursdays, or the 13th, 14th, and 15th days.
Avoid wrongdoing and disobedience, especially during the sacred months.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Now of course disobeying Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and wronging one's self, this is something that is impermissible at any time of the year.”
King Fahad · Culver City, CA
Play from 5:33
“So one year worth of sins wiped out for fasting on one day.”
King Fahad · Culver City, CA
Play from 14:23
“So the fear is not as much as it initially was. His fear was less. But he felt some fear in his heart.”
King Fahad · Culver City, CA
Play from 22:41
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught us that Muharram is one of Islam’s four sacred months, so we should be especially careful not to wrong ourselves. Ashura, the tenth day, reminds us how Allah saved Musa and the believers from Fir'aun. Musa first felt fear, but years of seeing Allah’s help taught him to trust that Allah would guide him again. We can honor this day by fasting the tenth, and, if we can, the ninth as well. The khutbah encouraged us to let Allah’s past help strengthen us when we face frightening situations.

  1. What helps you become calmer and more trusting when something feels frightening?
  2. What could you do to prepare for fasting Ashura?
  3. Which part of Musa’s story stood out to you most, and why?
Where it was given

The masjid

King Fahad Mosque10980 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAhson SyedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at King Fahad47 khutbahs
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