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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 22, 2026.

Make the most of Dhul-Hijjah’s first ten days

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“If you used to do a lot in the month of Ramadan, do more a lot in this month, in these 10 days.”

The khateeb, at 11:59

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In one sentence

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are exceptionally beloved to Allah, so Muslims should intensify worship and prioritize Arafah and Eid practices.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the exceptional virtue of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
  2. Explains their sacred status and Quranic and hadith-based importance.
  3. Urges increased remembrance, fasting, Quran reading, charity, and good deeds.
  4. Highlights Arafah, Eid prayer, sacrifice, and related Sunnah practices.
  5. Connects Hajj scenes and Muzdalifah to opportunities for worship at home.
  6. Closes by urging listeners to use the remaining days and pray for acceptance.
Try this week
Fast the Day of Arafah if able.
If unable to fast, increase dhikr, Quran reading, and other worship.
Repeat tasbih, tahmid, takbir, and tahlil throughout the ten days.
Give charity and increase good deeds.
Request time away from work to attend Eid prayer if possible.
Attend Eid prayer early, wearing clean or best clothes and perfume.
Take one route to Eid prayer and return by another.
Be kind to family, friends, and relatives.
Slaughter the sacrificial animal during the stated Eid period.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89Used Allah's oath by the ten nights as evidence of their importance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam mentioned that in authentic hadith. He say, there is no days that is more beloved to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala than these 10 days.”
The Rayyan Center · Plymouth, MI
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“If you used to do a lot in the month of Ramadan, do more a lot in this month, in these 10 days.”
The Rayyan Center · Plymouth, MI
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“And in that day, be nice to your family. Be nice to your wife and your husband. Be nice to your children, your friend, your family, your relative.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a special opportunity to draw closer to Allah. We can use them to increase prayer, Quran reading, remembrance, charity, and other good deeds. Fasting the Day of Arafah is encouraged for those who are able, while those who cannot fast can still worship through dhikr and Quran. Eid should be treated as an important day of prayer, preparation, kindness, and family connection. Even if we are not at Hajj, we can share in the spirit of these days through sincere worship where we are.

  1. What is one good deed you could do more often during these ten days?
  2. How can we make Eid feel welcoming and special for everyone in our family?
  3. What helps you focus when preparing for an important prayer?
Where it was given

The masjid

The Rayyan Center46441 Five Mile Rd Plymouth, MI 48170Jumu'ah "Starting March 21, 2023 Rayyan Center will be hosting two Friday Prayers 1st Jummah Prayer: Khutba: 12:30 PM 2nd Jummah Prayer: Khutba: 1:40 PM"ArchiveAll khutbahs at The Rayyan Center46 khutbahs
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