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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.

Make Dhul Hijjah's first ten days count

The Rayyan Center

“The true test of attachment and what is occupying your heart is the ability to let go.”

The khateeb, at 17:00

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In one sentence

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah should be treated as a focused spiritual sprint of sacrifice, generosity, worship, and preparation for the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, Hajj, and Eid al-Adha.
  2. Explains Eid al-Adha's greatness through sacrifice and feeding the needy.
  3. Connects udhiyah and ihram to reverence, gratitude, and detachment from worldly attachments.
  4. Uses Habil and Qabil, Ibrahim and Ismail, and prophetic teaching to frame sacrifice as sincere obedience.
  5. Urges listeners to plan Hajj, increase worship, and rebuild Ramadan habits.
  6. Calls for fasting and dedicating the Day of Arafah to dua, worship, and seeking forgiveness.
Try this week
Arrange an udhiyah or qurbani if financially able, and consider participating directly.
Increase salah, Qur'an recitation, dhikr, sadaqah, and night prayer during the first ten days.
Fast especially on the Day of Arafah.
Take the Day of Arafah off work if possible and devote it to dua and worship.
Create a savings and logistics plan for Hajj instead of merely hoping to go.
If intending udhiyah, refrain from cutting hair and clipping nails during the first ten days.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89The oath by dawn and the ten nights introduces the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But the true test of attachment and what is occupying your heart is the ability to let go.”
The Rayyan Center · Plymouth, MI
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“What is the thing that you are going to sacrifice in the way of Allah? And what are the things that you're going to add into your schedule in the way of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala?”
The Rayyan Center · Plymouth, MI
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are a chance to renew our worship and generosity. Eid al-Adha is especially meaningful because it centers sacrifice and sharing with people in need. We are encouraged to make a plan for prayer, Qur'an, dhikr, fasting, charity, and Hajj preparation, even if Hajj is not yet possible. The Day of Arafah deserves special attention: fast it if able, spend time in dua, and protect it from ordinary errands. When Eid arrives, we should understand it as the fruit of sincere effort, gratitude, and giving for Allah's sake.

  1. How could we make the Day of Arafah different from an ordinary day?
  2. What worship goal would you like to plan for before Eid?
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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